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Writing 10 (Ramirez)

Where to start your research

Finding physical books in libraries

UC Merced Library

If you are on campus you can find books related to film between PN 1997 and PN 2300. There may be related materials of interest adjacent to that section but feature material focused on radio, television and theater. 

Materials related to mental health might be more difficult to pin-point depending on the particular aspect that you are researching. A lot of information could be found in B-BJ (Psychology) on the second floor of the library. If you have any questions at all, or would like help finding a book on your topic. Please book an appointment with a librarian or swing by our second floor services desk. We're always happy to help. 

Public Libraries

Most public libraries use a different organization system called the Dewey Decimal System. In these libraries books related to films should be in the 777 section. This page has information on how to use the Dewey Decimal System: https://libguides.pratt.edu/dewey-decimal-system

 

If the main subject of the work is something other than cinema, they might be cataloged and shelved in sections other than what is listed above. For example, a book about monsters or myths in cinema may be cataloged along with other books about mythology. Sometimes we find wonderful things in the stacks and other times we won't find something unless we search the catalog. 

Possible databases for mental health sources