Despite the rise and rise of the Internet you will probably find that in many cases, more substance is still to be found in printed books and journals. The extent to which this is true will, of course, depend on the topic and time frame in question. Additonal materials can be located using the Library catalogue , JournalSearch , Databases and Internet Search Tools . Ask at the Information Desk for assistance if you have difficulties finding the information you require. It is not always easy to clearly distinguish between the two.
Many dictionaries have lengthly essays and bibliographies and are more like encyclopedias eg.
These subject specific Internet directories contain lists of websites relevant to all aspects of theatre. Use the search facilities where available. BUBL Link to BUBL's theatre studies list of links. Focus on Australian theatre groups and companies Librarian's Index to the Internet Searchable, annotated subject directory created by librarians for the general public. Australia top of page Books and plays The best starting point for locating plays and books on theatre and drama is a Keyword search on the Library Catalogue.