How to Search the Film Studies Center Catalog and Find Its Events

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The Film Studies Center (FSC) at the University of Chicago offers two main things you can access from its website: a searchable media catalog and a public events schedule. You can search the catalog directly or use the advanced search option, browse the current event schedule, and join the public events mailing list for notifications. The FSC is located in Cobb Hall 306 at 5811 South Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, reachable at 773.702.8596.

Searching the Catalog

The FSC maintains a circulating library of video and digital media, along with study and viewing rooms. Its collections span a broad range of cinema history, from early pre-cinematic paraphernalia to celluloid to digital media.

To search:

  1. Go to the FSC website and locate the catalog search box.
  2. Enter your search terms and run the search.
  3. If you need more control, use the Advanced Search option linked next to the main search.

The catalog search and advanced search are the two entry points the site provides. The circulating library and associated study/viewing rooms are open to the entire UChicago community, so access to the collection is tied to that community rather than to the general public.

Finding Events and Screenings

The FSC presents a public series of film screenings, lectures, workshops, and conferences throughout the academic year. These events are free and open to the public.

To find what's on:

  • Check the current event schedule on the FSC site.
  • Browse UChicago Arts programming for related events across the university.

Because the series runs throughout the academic year, the schedule is the most reliable place to confirm what is happening at a given time.

Getting Notified: The Events Mailing List

If you want advance notice of public events, join the FSC public events mailing list. The signup link appears on the site as "Join our public events mailing list." This is the notification channel the FSC provides for its public programming.

Contact and Location

Detail Information
Address Cobb Hall 306, 5811 South Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Phone 773.702.8596
Office hours Listed on the site

Quick Reference

  • Search the collection: use the catalog search or Advanced Search.
  • See what's on: check the current event schedule and UChicago Arts programming.
  • Stay informed: join the public events mailing list.
  • Visit or call: Cobb Hall 306, 773.702.8596.