The LRC holds a specialised collection of books supporting all
programmes taught by LIPA. Most of the LRC's books can be borrowed
for 28, 7 or 1 day loan periods, and can be renewed if they are
needed for longer, this can be done at the IPAC. The books are organised
numerically following the Dewey Decimal system which divides them
according to subject area. These class numbers and the areas they
represent can be seen on this page. We are constantly trying to
develop the LRC's collection so please make any suggestions you
may have for new titles at the LRC desk.
Quick Reference
The quick reference section is located on the ground
floor of the LRC. The collection is made up of items
such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories, maps and sources
of statistical information. These items
cannot be borrowed from the LRC but can provide a valuable source
of up to date factual information, and
a good starting point for your research. A selection of some well
used sources which you may find useful
are listed below.
The Art book QRef 700.9 ART
A-Z guide of over 500 painters and sculptors from the medieval
period to the present day.
BFI film and television handbook QRef 791.4 BFI
Information and statistics on the year in television and film.
The Black book: the Merseyside music industry directory
QRef 780.05 BLA
Invaluable guide to music resources on Merseyside, includes addresses
and details of studios, venues and agents.
The British and international music yearbook QRef
780.05
Comprehensive directory of music organisations and related bodies
around the world. Includes contact details.
Directory of British associations QRef 062 HEN
Provides addresses and further details on organisations in the
UK. Use the index to find associations relevant
to particular topics.
Education authorities directory QRef 370.025 EDU
Gives the names and addresses of all education establishments
publicly funded in
Great Britain, including schools and universities.
Faber companion to twentieth century popular music
QRef 781.6303 HAR
Information on important figures particularly singers and groups.
Biographical and track
lists.
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Halliwells film guide QRef 791.43 WAL
Survey of film, providing brief details of films from early to
contemporary.
International dictionary of art and artists QRef
700.3 VIN
International dictionary of ballet QRef 792.803
International dictionary of theatre QRef 792.03
A great place to start research, providing bibliographic references
as well as an
introduction to the subjects
The New Grove dictionary of music and musicians
QRef 780.3 SAD
One of the most comprehensive guides to all aspects of music.
Includes information on forms, styles,
theory and individual musicians.
The New Oxford companion to music QRef 780.05 ARN
Guide to all different aspects of music, including styles and
composers.
The Municipal handbook QRef 320.805 MUN
This provides comprehensive information about all local government,
including the
functions and departments of each local authority. It also provides
facts and figures,
including population numbers, of each area.
The Oxford companion to the theatre QRef 792.03
HAR
Provides a survey of the theatre from it's beginnings. Information
on writers, directors,
players, companies and theatres.
The Oxford companion to English literature QRef
820.03 DRA
Provides a wide survey of English Literature, information on writers,
movements and
works.
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Performing arts yearbook for Europe QRef 790.205
MUL
General arts information, such as companies, festivals, funding
agencies, venues.
The White book QRef 790.25 WHI
A guide to every aspect of the entertainment industry, including
venues, promoters and suppliers.
Also available online http://www.whitebook.co.uk
. Ask at the LRC desk for username and password details.
Writers' and artists' yearbook QRef 700.05 WRI
A comprehensive guide to the media containing details of newspapers,
book publishers, literary
agents and how to submit articles for publication.
