Subject specialist
Ruth Wallach
rwallach@usc.edu
(213) 740 6917
Reference services & research help
- Research consultation and recommendations to add items to the USC Libraries' collections:
- Ruth Wallach (see curriculum vitae), (213) 740 6917, rwallach@usc.edu
Doing Research with USC Collections
Most of the information listed below can be accessed through the USC Libraries web site, http://www.usc.edu/libraries.
- To find books and journal locations (but not articles) , search HOMER, the USC libraries catalog.
- To find articles, start with the MLA bibliography and with JSTOR.
- To locate dissertations and theses, go to Proquest and select "Dissertations and Theses" from the drop down menu.
Guides:
- Research Guide: Russia and Eurasia (authored by Dr. Robert V. Labaree, VKC Library)
- Access Dr. Labaree's excellent page of resources on International Relations
- Research Guide: Russian Literature and Linguistics
- Research Guide: Historically Significant Bibliographies in Russian Studies
- Research Guide: Slavic Journals at the USC Libraries (historic list created in 1994-1997)
- Research Guide: Russian Party Newspapers from the 1990s held at USC
- Research Guide: Locating and Citing Images
The Slavic Languages and Literature collection is located in Edward L. Doheny Jr. Memorial Library. The Slavic Languages and Literature collection supports teaching and research at USC, particularly in areas of 19th and 20th century literature and history, and some coverage of 18th century materials. Related collections are in the Helen Topping Architecture and Fine Arts Library. Types of materials collected are:
- Monographs
- Serials and journals
- Videos and dvds
- Microforms
Instruction services for faculty
To schedule a class taught by the Slavic Languages and Literature specialist, select "Request-A-Class" below. To inquire about tours for guests or orientations for new faculty or students, contact the Slavic Languages and Literature specialist.