Areas of study supporting university departments, programs, centers or institutes for which a librarian is responsible for collection development and reference.
Africana Studies
(106 resources)
The Africana Studies program is dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of Africa and the African Diaspora. In addition to support for undergraduate study and teaching the library strives towards providing resources that encourage and facilitate the interdisciplinary study and research of Africa and the Diaspora within and beyond the classroom. To this end all formats and types of materials from printed books to collections of electronic texts are included.
American Studies
(134 resources)
The Department of American Studies provides undergraduates with an opportunity to explore and interpret the American experience from multi-disciplinary perspectives such as the fine arts, humanities, and social sciences. In addition to support for undergraduate study and teaching the library strives towards providing resources that encourage and facilitate the interdisciplinary study and research of the American experience. Three library endowments support the collections in three distinct areas of American studies: the Sacher Family Endowment for Southern United States History and Culture, the Jodi and Ivan Ludington, Jr.Family Endowment for the Study of the Great Lakes and the Twist Family Endowment for American Studies, focusing on the American presidency.
Anthropology
(217 resources)
Anthropology deals with all that pertains to the human, resulting in a diverse selection of course offerings and an eclectic list of faculty research interests. Consequently the library collections tend to be interdisciplinary, dealing with such subjects as cultural and physical anthropology, area studies, history, evolution, linquistics, archaeology, public health, conflict resolution, and globalization. There is an Anthropology section in the library, but the study will take you anywhere and everywhere within the collections and encompass all formats - paper, electronic and microform.
Architecture
(71 resources)
Books, journals and videos in the field of architecture can be found in the
Architecture Library, with smaller collections on the second floor of
Hesburgh Library and the
Medieval Institute. Areas of collection stength include classical architecture; urban design, especially in Chicago and Rome; architectural history, design and theory; classical revival in English and American architecture and interior design; 20th century Italian architecture; church architecture; structural mechanics and building technology.
Art, Art History and Design
(116 resources)
Books and journals in the disciplines of art, art history, and design are housed on the
second floor of Hesburgh Library. The Italian Renaissance is an area of emphasis. Related collections in Hesburgh Library include photography, on the first floor, and
Medieval Institute books and journals, on the seventh floor. The
Architecture Library in Bond Hall holds 28,000 volumes in that discipline, and the
Art Slide Library in O'Shaughnessy houses a collection of slides.
Arts and Humanities (General)
(130 resources)
No librarian is currently assigned to this subject. Please refer any questions regarding Arts and Humanities (General) to Scott VanJacob at 631-6587.
Asian Studies
(44 resources)
Courses on Asia are taught within departments such as History, Political Science, and Business at Notre Dame. Chinese and Japanese languages and literatures are taught in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literature. The library has materials distributed across disciplines to support students and faculty who study Asia. Please direct questions about Asian Studies to the librarian whose discipline the questions relate to.
Astronomy
(12 resources)
From indices and abstracts of the literature to full-text journals, from handbooks and dictionaries to preprints, this is the place to begin. This web page contains links to resources for your search of the astronomical literature. The Chemistry-Physics Library (231 Nieuwland Science Hall) contains recent astronomy print resources not available electronically. Older print astronomy resources can be found in the lower level of the Hesburgh Library. Contact the Physics Librarian for information about how to use these electronic resources and any print resource.
Biology and Life Sciences
(1162 resources)
This page provides starting points for research by displaying the most important and useful databases, journals, books, and other reference tools, both print and electronic, in the field of Biology and Life Sciences. Please keep in mind that this page is not comprehensive. Additional information may be found in the
Life Sciences Library.
Business (General)
(383 resources)
Business (General)
Business, Accounting
(30 resources)
Business, Accounting
Business, Finance
(49 resources)
Business, Finance
Business, Management
(47 resources)
Business, Management
Business, Marketing
(37 resources)
Business, Marketing
Catholic Studies
(45 resources)
The Catholic Studies Collection at Notre Dame, interdisciplinary in nature, consists of books, journals, microfilms, audiovisual materials, and videos. One of the oldest and strongest collections in the University Libraries, it dates back to the founding of the University by Father Edward Sorin in 1842. The Catholic Studies Collection does not lend itself to any specific Library of Congress classification number, but may be found on all floors of the Library. In its broadest dimensions, the collection refers to all works which relate in any way to the history of the Roman Catholic Church from its founding to the present time. The collection consists of works primarily in American Catholic history, with strong links to theology, philosophy, sociology, art, architecture, and music.
Chemistry
(715 resources)
From indices and abstracts of the literature to full-text journals, from handbooks and periodical tables to patents and reaction databases, this is the place to begin. This web page contains links to resources for your search of the chemical literature. The Chemistry-Physics Library (231 Nieuwland Science Hall) contains recent chemical print resources not available electronically. Older print chemical resources can be found in the lower level of the Hesburgh Library. Contact the Chemistry Librarian for information about how to use these electronic resources and any print resource.
Economics
(313 resources)
Economics: the study of how individuals and societies choose to allocate scarce productive resources among competing alternative uses and to distribute the products from these uses among the members of the society.
Education
(214 resources)
Education materials collected by the Notre Dame Libraries are scholarly in nature and are primarily research oriented. In addition to support for undergraduate study and teaching, curriculum materials in support of the Alliance for Catholic Education program are collected, as are materials designed to aid faculty in course planning and development.
Engineering (General)
(1217 resources)
Are you looking for Engineering information that is available via the University Libraries? This page provides a general starting point for research. There are different forms and types available for reference materials, books, journals, and data in the subject area of Engineering. Use this page for general topics but be aware that there may be more specific information on the pages that are devoted to particular areas of engineering including: aerospace, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, materials science and mechanical. Geology has a page as well. The Engineering Library, located on the first floor of Fitzpatrick Hall, is the place where many of these materials are available. There you will also find subject specialists who can work with you more personally.
Engineering, Aerospace
(30 resources)
Aerospace Engineering information is available in online and in book form; our research collection pulls together many different resources both historical and leading edge. A number of journals are available online and some are still in print in various areas such as aerospace and space science, thermal and fluid sciences, mechanical systems and design, for example. Further, library materials support faculty grant-based research. The Engineering Library is located at 149 Fitzpatrick Hall.
Engineering, Biomedical
(12 resources)
Engineering, Biomedical
Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular
(44 resources)
This page lists the most important library resources for Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. The library provides access to numerous online journals that support research in these areas. The Chemistry/Physics Library, the Life Sciences Library and the Engineering Library together provide a rich array of online and print books, journals and reference sources. The Engineering Library is located at 149 Fitzpatrick Hall.
Engineering, Civil
(34 resources)
Most Civil Engineering reference sources and books are available at the Engineering Library. However, the Architecture Library at 117 Bond Hall houses important materials as well. The library collection supports research in the areas of civil engineering, environmental engineering, and environmental geosciences and consists of print and online journals, reference books and the databases that are important for research in these areas. The Engineering Library is located at 149 Fitzpatrick Hall.
Engineering, Computer
(353 resources)
Both Computer Science and Computer Engineering are supported by books, journals and reference materials that exist in the Engineering Library and in Hesburgh. Many are online. Information is available on a wide range of subjects such as computer vision, AI, networks and operating systems, hardware, architecture, algorithms, theory and scientific computing. This page will provide a springboard to the literature. For more specific research questions or help please contact the Engineering Library staff. The Engineering Library is located at 149 Fitzpatrick Hall.
Engineering, Electrical
(68 resources)
For information on Self Organizing Networks, Image Processing, Solid State Devices and Circuits and Systems, begin at this page. The books, journals, and reference materials that are available for research in Electrical Engineering are located in the Engineering Library. Many library materials are available online, particularly journals. The databases listed below are the most important for research in Electrical Engineering. For information on more specific topics, please contact or visit the Engineering Library, located at 149 Fitzpatrick Hall.
Engineering, Environmental
(266 resources)
Environmental engineering research at Notre Dame is often chemical, biological/microbiological, and geochemistry/geoscience literature. Three campus libraries provide information and assistance to researchers in these areas; the Chemistry/Physics Library at 231 Nieuwland, the Life Sciences Library at 149 Galvin, and the Engineering Library at 149 Fitzpatrick Hall. The library catalog provides location information for reference materials, books and journals in print form. There are also many online journals available that are accessible over the campus network.
Engineering, Materials Science
(212 resources)
Engineering materials resources are routinely used by Chemical, Environmental, Civil, Aerospace, Computer, Mechanical, Biotechnology and Biomaterials researchers. One can begin research by using the databases listed on this page or by browsing through the e-journals. For guidance on a particular topic, please consult with the librarians. The Engineering Library is located at 149 Fitzpatrick Hall.
Engineering, Mechanical
(35 resources)
Mechanical engineering library resources are available in print format in the Engineering Library and online through the campus network. Biomechanics and Biomaterials, Mechanical Systems and Design, Solid Mechanics, Combustion, Thermal and Fluid Sciences are significant areas of research and the Engineering Library has resources at all levels, whether you are just getting started, or have very specific and articulate needs. The Engineering Library is located at 149 Fitzpatrick Hall.
Film
(70 resources)
Film studies is a concentration within the department of Film, Television and Theatre. In addition to support for undergraduate study and teaching the library strives towards providing resources that encourage and facilitate research in all areas of film studies . Two library endowments support building collections that include material in a variety of formats. The Alice Wolohan Hohmann Endowed Collection in the Arts is restricted to the acquisition of library materials on video or DVD, whereas the the R. Steven and Elizabeth A. Lutterbach Family Endowment in Film, Television and Theatre covers the range of formats and content.
Gender Studies
(105 resources)
The Gender Studies program is a truly interdisciplinary program that in addition to gender explores issues of race, class, religion, and nationality in every context imaginable: ancient, medieval, and modern cultures; the lives of whites and people of color; the study of heterosexuality and homosexuality; every region of the world and every discipline in Arts and Letters. The library collections in Gender studies reflect this interdisciplinarity in that material can be found in every call number range as well as every format.
General and Multidisciplinary
(46 resources)
Contact
Ask A Librarian (631-6258) for a librarian who can assist with you more information.
Geology
(292 resources)
The library endeavors to collect or provide information to geosciences researchers at ND. Some areas of particular interest include: environmental geochemistry and mineralogy, hydrology, treatment and remediation. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of research in the geosciences, books, journals, and reference materials can be found in three campus libraries: the Chemistry/Physics Library at 231 Nieuwland, the Life Sciences Library at 149 Galvin, and the Engineering Library at 149 Fitzpatrick Hall. The resources listed on this page can serve a variety of information needs, but feel free to contact the librarians at the individual libraries when more help is needed.
History
(377 resources)
The History collection supports research programs in American History, Medieval History, and Modern European History. Our holdings are particularly strong in the history of American Catholicism.
History and Philosophy of Science
(33 resources)
The History and philosophy of science collection supports research in the history of science, the philosophy of science, and the cultural context of the natural and social sciences.
Irish Studies
(126 resources)
The Irish Studies collection is a multi-disciplinary collection which includes books, journals, AV and electronic resources, and covers Irish history, literature, language, music, politics, folklore and sociology. The Rare Books Department holds a number of Irish collections, described
here. While books related to Irish Studies may be found throughout the Hesburgh Library, the 4th, 9th and 11th floors have particularly important collections: Irish history (DA900-995), 11th floor; Irish language and literature (PB), 9th floor; Irish literature in English (PR), 4th floor.
Journalism
(53 resources)
The John W. Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics & Democracy offers an interdisciplinary minor for students interested in careers in print and broadcast journalism. The journalism program is part of the American Studies department. Two library endowments support the journalism program:
The Clinton Faille Library Endowment in the History of Journalism and
The Jackoboice Family Collection in Journalism.
Language and Literature, Classics
(74 resources)
Classics is the study of the languages and culture of Greco-Roman antiquity. Our collection is focused primarily on the resources of classical philology, including primary texts, commentaries and reference works. The recent arrival of the Milton V. Anastos Library of Byzantine Civilization (40,000 volumes) has significantly enhanced our holdings in this area.
Language and Literature, English
(309 resources)
Library resources for the study of literatures in English reflect the entire Anglophone world as well as translations into English. Chronologically they range from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century. They include primary texts of fiction, poetry, drama, and selected prose by both canonical and minor authors as well as historical, critical, and biographical works of secondary literature. Resources range from manuscripts and rare books to video and electronic collections such as "Early English Books Online" (EEBO) and "Literature Online" (LION). Entire libraries exist in microform, such as "The Eighteenth-Century Collection." Printed books and serials can be found in the Library of Congress classification ranges of PR and PS with generic studies in PN. Within those classes they are arranged by century and then alphabetically by author. (For suggested leisure reading see a list of authors titled "
Read for Fun!") Acquisitions in this field are generously supported by fourteen endowments.
Language and Literature, French
(69 resources)
Library resources for the study of French literature reflect the entire Francophone world, which includes Canada, some twenty African countries, and other parts of the world as well as France. Resources include primary texts of fiction, poetry, drama, and selected prose by both canonical and minor authors as well as historical, critical, and biographical works of secondary literature. They range chronologically from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century and formats include books, periodicals, videos and recordings, microfilm, and electronic resources. Printed books and serials can be found in the Library of Congress classification range, PQ 1 to PQ 3999, with generic studies in PN. Acquisitions in this field are generously supported by The Dorothy G. Griffin Endowed Collection in French Poetry and The John Hrycko Family Endowed Collection in French Studies.
Language and Literature, German
(105 resources)
German language and literature are represented in the University Libraries of Notre Dame by books, serials, microforms, audio-visual materials and electronic resources. The focus of collecting is the literature of German-speaking Europe, its history and criticism, and resources focusing on the German language.
The E. H. and Suzanne Arnold Family Endowment for Germanic Studies and
The Merrill B. Frick Family Endowment for German Studies generously provide supplemental support for the development of these collections.
Language and Literature, Irish
(31 resources)
The Irish Language and Literature collection in the Hesburgh Library consists of works in the Irish language (Gaeilge), as well as books and journals on Celtic Studies, Irish language and linguistics, and works relating to Irish language literature. The collection is particularly strong in twentieth-century Irish writing. There are growing collections in earlier works, and in Irish folklore. The strong Irish music collection, closely related, includes many Irish language texts. Few electronic databases are devoted to the Irish language, but some include Irish language and literature, and are included in the lists below. Books on Irish language and literature (PB 1201-1449) are located within the broader Celtic languages range (PB 1001-3029) on the 9th floor, Hesburgh Library.
Language and Literature, Italian
(36 resources)
The Italian Literature collection consists of books, serials, microforms, audio-visual materials and electronic resources and includes literature, film, criticism, and literary history. The collection includes both canonical and minor authors of Italian literature from the thirteenth century to the present, with particular emphasis on the medieval and Renaissance periods and especially Dante Alighieri. Support for the collection is provided by the Valenti Family Endowment in Italian Studies, the Antonio and Suzanne Rea Family Endowment in Italian Studies, the Guido Family Collection in Italian Studies, and the John J. Nate Family Collection in Italian Studies.
Language and Literature, Russian
(24 resources)
The Russian Language and Literature collection is focused primarily on 19th- and early 20th-century Russian literature (both prose and poetry).
Language and Literature, Spanish and Portuguese
(63 resources)
The Latin American, Spanish, and Portuguese Literature collection represents the literary output of Spain, Latin America, and Portuguese speaking countries, particularly Brazil and Portugal. The collection consists of books, journals, electronic resources, manuscripts, rare books, and videos. Areas of collecting emphasis include the literature of Medieval Spain, Golden Age literature and the Spanish Generation of 1927. Latin American strengths are Argentine, Hispanic Caribbean, and Uruguayan literature.
Rare books and manuscripts are located in the Department of Special Collections.
Latin American Studies
(118 resources)
The Latin American Studies Collection, interdisciplinary in nature, consists of books, journals, electronic resources, microfilms, and videos. Areas of collecting emphasis include 20th century politics and government, human rights, economic development, and church-state relations. The history collections are particularly strong for colonial Peru and 19th century Argentina.
Rare books and manuscripts from Peru and Argentina are located in the Department of Special Collections.
Latino Studies
(42 resources)
The library in conjunction with Institute for Latino Studies at Notre Dame supports research as it pertains to Latinos living within the United States in the areas of sociology, government, theology, literature, history, and art. The Institute concentrates their efforts to focus on the changing economic, social, and policy-relevant issues that affect Latino communities. Within areas of education and research, the library provides research and instructional support to faculty, graduate and undergraduate students who are doing research within Latino Studies.
Library and Information Science
(58 resources)
Library and Information Science deals with the management of information for ease of accessibility by the user. Management of information allows for efficient, transparent arrangement, storage and retrieval. Within this subject category will be found resources commonly used by librarians in their daily work as well as their research, as well as resources of value to other users in their search for information.
Linguistics
(125 resources)
Linguistics courses are taught within departments such as English at Notre Dame. The library does have some materials for the study of linguistics, particularly through electronic journals. Since there is no University program, no librarian is assigned to linguistics.
Mathematics
(476 resources)
The Mathematics Library, "the mathematician's laboratory," has more than 45,000 monographs and access to more than 300 journals. There is a small collection of "medium rare" material, a very small audiovisual collection, and no microfilm collection. Materials are collected in all aspects of pure mathematics and some areas of applied mathematics. There are particularly strong collections in mathematical logic and topology, but limited collections in mathematical statistics and probability. The Mathematics Library does not collect computer science materials (see the Engineering Library). The library has an endowment in honor of Professor Emeritus Wilhelm Stoll and houses the working collection of Professor Marston Morse of the
Institute for Advanced Studies.
Medicine and Health
(751 resources)
This page provides starting points for research by displaying the most important and useful databases, journals, books, and other reference tools, both print and electronic, in the field of Medicine and Health. Please keep in mind that this page is not comprehensive. Additional information may be found in the
Life Sciences Library.
Medieval Studies
(102 resources)
The core collection for Medieval Studies is the
Medieval Institute Collection which occupies most of the 7th floor of the Hesburgh Library. The concentration of some 100,000 specialized volumes around a staffed reading room is a signal aspect of this collection, making it an outstanding facility which has long attracted researchers from all over the world. In addition to major reference works and primary source collections, the Medieval Institute Reference Collection of over 21,000 volumes includes the celebrated
Astrik L. Gabriel History of Universities Collection, the extensive Manuscript Studies Collection, as well as support materials for the
Ambrosiana Collection. That collection of microfilms and photographs of manuscripts from the Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan is also housed on the 7th floor, together with the microfilm section of the History of Universities Collection. Medieval manuscripts, incunabula and rare books relevant to Medieval Studies are preserved in the
Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, on the 1st floor. Access to a large number of specialized electronic resources (see below) is provided by the Libraries to users associated with the University of Notre Dame, and some additional resources relevant to Medieval Studies are scattered throughout the Hesburgh Library according to subject matter. This is the list of Medieval Studies resources which are currently highlighted on our website. Please note that this is not the complete list of resources in this area which the library owns or to which it has access. If you have any questions or need further direction, please contact either the librarian indicated below or the reference department of the Hesburgh Library.
Music
(146 resources)
The Music Collections of the University of Notre Dame Libraries are a small, highly-selective group of materials concerned primarily with the documentation of the sacred and art traditions of western religious, popular, and concert music from the beginning of notated music until the present. Jazz and classic popular music are represented in the collections, but are not areas of emphasis. Contemporary popular genre (rap, hip-hop, country and western music, etc.) and folk genre as well as music from non-western traditions are not included to any significant extent. The collections include printed (scores and parts) and recorded (audio and video) music as well and both serial and book publications about music.
Nanotechnology
(8 resources)
Nanotechnology is the science and technology of building devices, such as electronic circuits, from single atoms and molecules.
Peace Studies
(71 resources)
As an academic discipline, Peace Studies, is a recent, highly interdisciplinary phenomenon. Notre Dame's program, located in the Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and served by the Kellogg Kroc Information Center (KKIC), uses the University Libraries' resources in Political Science, History, Theology, Anthropology, and Sociology among other disciplines -- in all forms and formats, e.g. print, microform and online books, journals, newspapers, newsletters and government documents. Peace Studies is also a heavy user of the Libraries' Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery services. "Recommended Resources" (below) list only interdisciplinary sources of interest to ALL Peace Studies research. For discipline specific resources, please consult "Related Disciplines," "View all Peace Studies Resources," or "Other Peace Studies Resources."
Philosophy
(222 resources)
Resources in this area include works which are characterized by the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct, and tools facilitating access to them. As a discipline, the subject may be divided into the following categories: aesthetics, epistemology, ethics, logic, and metaphysics. Most of the printed materials in this area are cataloged in the B, BC-BD, BH, and BJ parts of the Library of Congress classification system.
Physics
(20 resources)
l From indices and abstracts of the literature to full-text journals, from handbooks and dictionaries to preprints, this is the place to begin. This web page contains links to resources for your search of the physical literature. The Chemistry-Physics Library (231 Nieuwland Science Hall) contains recent physics print resources not available electronically. Older print physics resources can be found in the lower level of the Hesburgh Library. Contact the Physics Librarian for information about how to use these electronic resources and any print resource.
Physics and Astronomy
(346 resources)
Physics and Astronomy
Political Science
(383 resources)
The Political Science collection is dedicated to the study of American Politics, Western European Governments, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory. Additional interests in the fields of Peace Studies and Public Policy are also included in the selection criteria. The library supports both undergraduate and graduate research studies and curriculum. Materials are collected in a wide range of formats including books, serials, CD-ROMs, and videos.
Psychology
(419 resources)
Psychology materials collected by the Notre Dame Libraries are scholarly and research oriented. There is a growing interest in research techniques and methods involving the use of statistics, mathematical models, and computer applications. Works on educational psychology and on the medical aspects of psychology, including psychiatry are collected broadly. Graduate level textbooks, biographies of psychologists, and histories of psychology are collected are collected selectively. General undergraduate textbooks and popular self-help works are not collected.
Science and Technology (General)
(82 resources)
No librarian is currently assigned to this subject. Please refer any questions regarding Science and Technology (General) to Scott VanJacob at 631-6587.
Social Sciences (General)
(322 resources)
No librarian is currently assigned to this subject. Please refer any questions regarding Social Sciences (General) to Scott VanJacob at 631-6587.
Sociology
(191 resources)
The emphasis of the Sociology collection is centered upon the U.S. cultural and social experience along with related societal problems and issues. Interdisciplinary aspects cover the fields gender studies, human development, and area studies. Support is provided for both undergraduate and graduate research programs. All formats and types of materials from printed books to electronic texts are selected.
Sports Studies
(21 resources)
The University Libraries' sports-related holdings, endowed in 1987 as the Joyce Sports Research Collection, support research in the history, sociology, and economics of amateur and professional athletics, especially in the United States. Materials are overwhelmingly English language. Close to 10,000 book and serial titles are held in the circulating collections of Hesburgh Library, most notably in the GV classifications. There are also substantial holdings in microform. In addition, the Department of Special Collections (102 Hesburgh) has extensive holdings of earlier sports-related materials, especially books and more ephemeral forms of printed matter: guides, programs, yearbooks, magazines, and the like. There are also manuscript and photographic collections. Subject emphasis is on American and British athletics of the 19th and earlier 20th centuries, with the individual areas of boxing, professional wrestling, baseball, football, basketball, golf, and the Olympic Games being particularly well represented. Among many specialized collections are the library, files, and memorabilia of the sportswriter Red Smith; the papers of professional wrestling promoter Jack Pfefer; the papers of boxing writer and publisher Stanley Weston; and the Winkler Collection of photographic materials on boxing. The Joyce Collection
Web site features subject area guides to the Libraries' sports-related holdings; these include finding aids to many materials in Special Collections.
Television
(58 resources)
Television studies is a concentration within the department of Film, Television and Theatre. In addition to support for undergraduate study and teaching the library strives towards providing resources that encourage and facilitate research in all areas of television studies . Two library endowments support building collections that include material in a variety of formats. The Alice Wolohan Hohmann Endowed Collection in the Arts is restricted to the acquisition of library materials on video or DVD, whereas the the R. Steven and Elizabeth A. Lutterbach Family Endowment in Film, Television and Theatre covers the range of formats and content.
Theatre
(87 resources)
Theatre and drama are part of the department of Film, Television and Theatre. In addition to support for undergraduate study and teaching the library strives towards providing resources that encourage and facilitate research in all areas of theatre and drama. Two library endowments support building collections that include material in a variety of formats. The Alice Wolohan Hohmann Endowed Collection in the Arts is restricted to the acquisition of library materials on video or DVD, whereas the the R. Steven and Elizabeth A. Lutterbach Family Endowment in Film, Television and Theatre covers the range of formats and content.
Theology and Religion
(289 resources)
Resources in this area include works which deal with the study of God and His relation to the world, as well as studies of religious faith, practice, and experience, and tools facilitating access to them. Notre Dame has historically emphasized the collection of such materials in the Christian tradition, but non-Christian faiths are also represented in our holdings. Most of the printed materials in this area are cataloged in the BJ (moral theology) and BL-BX parts of the Library of Congress classification system.