Library Links
- InfoHawk+InfoHawk+ is the University of Iowa Libraries' catalog and provides information about books, articles, and media. This is typically the best place to start your research.
- WorldCatThe world's most comprehensive catalog of items held by libraries, particularly libraries in North America. WorldCat is valuable for finding items that have been published but are not held at the University of Iowa Libraries.
- Interlibrary Loan (ILL)Found an item, but we don't have it? ILL it! Log in and provide information about the item you would like to borrow from another library.
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- Have a different question?The Library FAQ's have answers to many of your library questions.
Special Collections
Don't forget to utilize Special Collections for their holdings related to film, scripts, and production. You can email them at lib-spec@uiowa.edu. You might be surprised at what we have! Here's a hint about some of our holdings..."Live Long and Prosper."
Welcome!
Welcome to the guide for CINE:3661, Screenwriting: Short Form with Bruce Elgin. Due to the varied nature of your writing projects, this guide will address research and library resources in a broad overview. If you encounter roadblocks while researching, reach out to a librarian. We are here to help!
Newspapers
Staying current on topics around the world can provide lots of inspiration for your writing. We have a number of regional, national, and international newspapers available in The Perch (1st Floor Main) or its corresponding guide.
The New York Times requires an individual account - University of Iowa students and staff can create an account here for enhanced access to The New York Times - digital edition. Then log in at www.nytimes.com.
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Land Acknowledgement
The University of Iowa is located on the homelands of the Ojibwe/Anishinaabe (Chippewa), Báxoǰe (Iowa), Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo), Omāēqnomenēwak (Menominee), Myaamiaki (Miami), Nutachi (Missouri), Umoⁿhoⁿ (Omaha), Wahzhazhe (Osage), Jiwere (Otoe), Odawaa (Ottawa), Póⁿka (Ponca), Bodéwadmi/Neshnabé (Potawatomi), Meskwaki/Nemahahaki/Sakiwaki (Sac and Fox), Dakota/Lakota/Nakoda (Sioux), Sahnish/Nuxbaaga/Nuweta (Three Affiliated Tribes) and Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) Nations. The following tribal nations, Umoⁿhoⁿ (Omaha Tribe of Nebraska and Iowa), Póⁿka (Ponca Tribe of Nebraska), Meskwaki (Sac and Fox of the Mississippi in Iowa), and Ho-Chunk (Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska) Nations continue to thrive in the State of Iowa and we continue to acknowledge them.
Click here for the Acknowledgement of Land and Sovereignty from the UI Native American Council.