There are many different kinds of materials described on this page. To see all that the library has to offer for a specific category, use the USearch box above.
Change EVERYTHING to LIBRARY CATALOG. Then type “MAPS”, “GUIDEBOOKS”, “FEATURE FILMS”, or “DOCUMENTARY” and the name of a country in the blank box and hit Enter.
Change EVERYTHING to LIBRARY CATALOG. Then type “MAPS”, “GUIDEBOOKS”, “FEATURE FILMS”, or “DOCUMENTARY” and the name of a country in the blank box and hit Enter.
Another database that provides information about places is the Columbia Gazetteer of the World. It includes articles about Argentina and individual cities.
Iceland
Reykjavík
The Libraries also have a lot of documentaries about other countries. These are also in our DVD collection. Also, be sure to check out Academic Videos Online and Films on Demand, our streaming video services.
To see a list of films on your country of choice, use the Usearch box in the right-hand column. Change EVERYTHING to LIBRARY CATALOG. Then type DOCUMENTARY ICELAND in the blank box and hit Enter.
Once you get your results, look down the left-hand column. Under Location, choose DVD-Non-fiction.
A sample of what we have includes:
Heima
Any DVD not on Reserve may be borrowed for 1 week. The DVD collection is located on the 1st floor of the Richter Library.
This page contains materials that are available to students and faculty who are involved with the Study Abroad program in Iceland.
The information listed here as well as the flag and map images on this page were found in the Britannica Academic database. To see the full article, click here.
Official name: Lýdhveldidh Ísland (Republic of Iceland)
Capital city: Reykjavík
National language: Icelandic
Major religion: Evangelical Lutheran
- Brush up on your language skills or learn a new language
- 72 languages are available, including Icelandic
- Watch movies with subtitles
- Practice on the go with the mobile app (available through the database for Apple and Android)
Log on here!
Here are a few titles that we recommend for reading. Many others are available in the USearch system.
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent
Devil’s Island by Einar Karason
The Draining Lake by Arnaldur Indriðason
Independent People by HalldoÌr Laxness
Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne
Names for the Sea: Strangers in Iceland by Sarah Moss (ebook)
The Sagas of Icelanders
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent
Devil’s Island by Einar Karason
The Draining Lake by Arnaldur Indriðason
Independent People by HalldoÌr Laxness
Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne
Names for the Sea: Strangers in Iceland by Sarah Moss (ebook)
The Sagas of Icelanders
- Plan your free time!
- Large collection in the Richter Library
- These can be borrowed
Iceland (Lonely Planet)
Reykjavik (Rough Guide)
The Glorious Geology of Iceland's Golden Circle (ebook)
Even when you are abroad, there are librarians available to help you and library materials that you can use.
Many of the materials here at the UM Libraries are available online from anywhere in the world.You may use the Usearch box on this page to search for books, articles, and other items. By going to the UM Libraries home page, you can also access our other databases.
Even though we're miles apart, we'd still like to help if we can. Feel free to use our Ask-A-Librarian service. Just remember to allow for any time difference.
Also, as a student at your university in Iceland, you can use their library as well. Be sure to check it out!
Many of the materials here at the UM Libraries are available online from anywhere in the world.You may use the Usearch box on this page to search for books, articles, and other items. By going to the UM Libraries home page, you can also access our other databases.
Even though we're miles apart, we'd still like to help if we can. Feel free to use our Ask-A-Librarian service. Just remember to allow for any time difference.
Also, as a student at your university in Iceland, you can use their library as well. Be sure to check it out!
One way to brush up on your language skills is by watching foreign language movies. We have a large selection available in our DVD collection. Also, be sure to check out Academic Videos Online and Films on Demand, our streaming video services.
Here are a few examples of what we have:
101 Reykjavik
Cold Fever
The Deep
Mýrin = Jar City
Of Horses and Men
or Streaming
Rams
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Any DVD not on Reserve may be borrowed for 1 week. The DVD collection is located on the 1st floor of the Richter Library.
Terri Robar
- Learning & Research Services Librarian
- trobar@miami.edu
- (305) 284-6028