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Film and Television

This guide will point you to resources for film and television held in the University of Melbourne Library

Audio Sound Effects

These collections can be borrowed by University staff and students for up to three hours for use in the library, or in a computer lab or studio on campus. 

Check the catalogue records by clicking as there are often comprehensive lists of sound effects listed.  Others have guides accompanying them for consultation in the library

Finding Books on Sound Effects

Search by:

Subject Heading  - examples

Keyword search tips

Limit format to Printed Books  (otherwise you will get DVDs and other formats as well)

Type in sound effects and other keywords from title, author etc.

You may like to use other useful keywords including:  sfx  "television broadcasting sound effects"  "radio broadcasting sound effects"

Browsing the shelves

Most books are held on the shelves at 778.5344 or  791.43024 and surrounds.  

Note there are books on sound effects at other libraries including the Giblin Eunson Library and the Baillieu Libraries at the Parkville Campus  

To retrieve items from other libraries, search via the library catalogue. Click the REQUEST  - top LH side Button and proceed to complete the relevant sections


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