This page provides guidance to students in Hollins University's graduate playwriting program: how to find materials in the library, and how to do research using sources both in and beyond the library. Welcome!
If we do not have the journal at all, or just don't have the year you need...
Use Interlibrary Loan to get the article (articles are frequently delivered within 2-4 business days) in PDF format
"Available at Hollins University: HU Art Journals - third floor"
The Art Journals section is a small section of historical and new art and dance journals. They are located next to the art books, whose call numbers start with the letter "N".
Book or Article Not Available at Hollins? Expand your search with Interlibrary Loan
You can request articles, books, or chapters of books, at no cost: the Interlibrary Loan service can get these for you from other libraries.
Use the library's OneSearch system:
Make sure you're logged in to OneSearch with your Hollins username and password.
Choose "Click here to expand my search," then
If you see an item you want, follow the links to "Get it for me from other libraries" or,
Or, if you know the exact title you're looking for, use the "Submit a request" link.
Average time required:
2-4 business days for article and chapter requests. (they are usually e-mailed to you).
1-2 weeks for whole book requests.
Video: How Interlibrary Loan Works
What if an article isn't full text in my database?
First, make sure you're looking at an article. Then click on the "Find at Hollins" Button. The video below shows you what you'll see.
