CCSF Library: Cinema: Home

Welcome to the Cinema Research Guide

The Cinema research guide highlights books, periodicals, websites and other resources to support film studies and appreciation.

Use the navigation tabs on the side of this guide to browse through books, article databases, media, web resources, citation style resources, and tips on effective research.

Image: Alfred Hitchcock and one of the mechanical birds from The Birds. Courtesy Universal Pictures

Campus Resources

CCSF Film Club
The CCSF Film Club's mission is to create a space for the film enthusiast, and to share that enthusiasm with other students on campus. Sign up for our newsletter and follow our calendar!
Cinema Department
City Shorts Film Festival
The Last Black Man in San Francisco @SF MOMA
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Event postponed due to COVID-19 closures

Common Needs

The library is open!

All visitors to the library must wear a mask over nose and mouth at all times. No food is permitted.

Remote Access	Assistance
An active RAM ID (student ID number) and RAM ID password is required for off-campus access to CCSF Library subscription resources and databases, including online articles, streaming video, and e-books. When accessing these resources from off-campus, users will be prompted to log in with RAM ID, then will be able to view resources as if they are on-campus.	Email reference is available Monday through Friday during the Fall and Spring semesters. We try to respond within two days. Chat with a librarian, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or schedule an online research appointment to meet with a librarian for in-depth help with your research.

Remote Access

Assistance

An active RAM ID (student ID number) and RAM ID password is required for off-campus access to CCSF Library subscription resources and databases, including online articles, streaming video, and e-books. When accessing these resources from off-campus, users will be prompted to log in with RAM ID, then will be able to view resources as if they are on-campus.

Email reference is available Monday through Friday during the Fall and Spring semesters. We try to respond within two days.

Chat with a librarian, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or schedule an online research appointment to meet with a librarian for in-depth help with your research.

The CCSF Library is committed to providing you with excellent resources and services that support you in achieving your goals. We are here for you!