From Daytime to Primetime: the History of American Television Programs

Call # 791.4575 Roman


Published in 2005, this title adds some currency to the Reference Room TV collection. Chapters are arranged by genre (sitcom, reality TV, talk TV, children's). No summaries of the shows, but rather discussions about the programs as arbitrators of American values, and how they influence Americans' behavior.

Epidemics and Pandemics: their Impacts on Human History

Call # 614.49 Hays


Arranged in chronological order from 430 BC to about 2001, you'll find information about the world's 50 major epidemics. Each entry contains background history, how the disease was understood at the time, responses to the disease, and its significance both then and in later years. Includes an extensive index.

The Writers Guide to Hollywood Producers

Call # 808.23 Writers

Contacts for the hopeful screenwriter. Includes model query letters, and tips on pitching and marketing the script. The section on film and TV producer listings includes the types of genre the company is looking for, submission requirements, and contact info.

Cults, a Reference Handbook

Call # 200 Lewis


In addition to descriptions of "controversial groups and movements," it includes court decisions, some statistics, and biographical sketches of major personages. Published 2005.

Multicultural Films: a Reference Guide

Call # 791.43652 Welsch


Summaries and critiques of films dealing with issues of race and ethnicity. Contents include African-American, Arab-American, Asian-American, European-American, Latino-American, Native-American, and Intercultural films (Norma Rae, Bowling for Columbine, Blade Runner).

Get Paid to Play: Every Student Athlete's Guide to over $1 million in College Scholarships

Call # 796.079 Nitardy


Scholarships for student athletes. There's a section of detailed scholarship listings with their requirements and contact information. Also includes tips for the application process, selecting a college and making connections/contacts with coaches.

Encyclopedia of American Indian Literature

Call# 810.989703 Encyclop

Brief biographical info on Native American writers (mostly current), as well as synopses of major works. You'll also find descriptions of terms, themes, and movements, e.g., reservation life, American Indian children's literature, trickster figures, and First Nations literature. Includes writers from the contiguous 48 states, Alaska, and Canada.