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Communication and Media


Encyclopedias & Dictionaries
(by major areas of concentration)

Public Communication Subjects [including language and rhetoric]

  • Encyclopedia of Communication and Information [REF P87.5 .E53 2002]
  • Encyclopedia of International Media and Communications [REF P87.5 E532 2003]
  • The Encyclopedia of Propaganda [REF HM263 .E53 1998]
  • Encyclopedia of Rhetoric [REF PN172.E52 2001]
  • Encyclopedia of Rhetoric and Composition: Communication from Ancient Times to the Information Age [REF PN172 .E53 1996]
  • Encyclopedia of Semiotics [REF P99 .E64 1998]
  • Encyclopedia of Social Issues [REF HN57 .E59 1997]
  • Facts about the World's Languages: An Encyclopedia of the World's Major Languages, Past and Present [REF P371 .F33 2000]
  • International Encyclopedia of Linguistics [REF P29 .I58 2003]
  • New Dictionary of the History of Ideas [Ref CB9.N49 2005]
  • Language and Communication: A Cross-Cultural Encyclopedia [REF P29 .F47 1998]
  • Propaganda and Mass Persuasion: A Historical Encyclopedia, 1500 to the Present [REF HM1231 .C85 2003]
  • Protest, Power, and Change: An Encyclopedia of Nonviolent Action from ACT-UP to Women's Suffrage [REF HM278 .P76 1997]
  • Webster's New World Dictionary of Media and Communications [REF P87.5 .W45 1996]

Interpersonal Communication Subjects [including psychology and social relationships]

  • The Blackwell Dictionary of Cognitive Psychology [REF BF311.B535 1991]
  • The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Human Growth and Development [REF QP84 .C26 1998]
  • Conflict Resolution [REF HM136.B783 1997]
  • Encyclopedia of Adult Development [REF BF724.5 .E53 1993]
  • Encyclopedia of Aging [REF HQ1061.E534 2002]
  • Encyclopedia of Human Emotions [REF BF531 .E55 1999]
  • Encyclopedia of Relationships across the Lifespan [REF HM132 .T83 1996]
  • Encyclopedia of Sociology [REF HM425 .E5 2000]
  • Encyclopedia of Women and Gender: Sex Similarities and Differences and the Impact of Society on Gender [REF HQ1115 .E43 2001]
  • The Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood & Adolescence [REF HQ772 .G27 1998]
  • International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family [REF HQ9.E52 2003]
  • Marriage, Family, and Relationships: A Cross-Cultural Encyclopedia [REF GN480.B76 1994]

Intercultural Communication Subjects

  • The Dictionary of Global Culture [REF CB9 .D53 1997]
  • Dictionary of Race, Ethnicity and Culture [REF GN495.6.D53 2003]
  • Dictionary of Race & Ethnic Relations [REF GN496.C37 1996]
  • Encyclopedia of Cultural Anthropology [REF GN307.E52 1996]
  • Encyclopedia of Social and Cultural Anthropology [REF GN307.E527 1996]
  • Encyclopedia of World Cultures [REF GN550.E53 1991]
  • Ethnic Groups Worldwide: A Ready Reference Handbook [REF GN325.L46 1998]
  • Ethnic Relations: A Cross-Cultural Encyclopedia [REF GN496.L48 1994]
  • Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life [REF GN333.W67 1998]
    Note: Also see a reference librarian for help with finding encyclopedias on specific countries and cultures

Organizational Communication Subjects [including public relations and advertising]

  • The Advertising Age Encyclopedia of Advertising [REF HF5803.A38 2003]
  • Advertising Media A to Z: The Definitive Resource for Media Planning, Buying, and Research [REF HF5826.5.S848 2004]
  • Encyclopedia of American Government [REF JK9.E52.1998]
  • Encyclopedia of Business [REF HF1001.E466 1995]
  • Encyclopedia of Interest Groups and Lobbyists in the United States [REF JK1118.N47 2000]
  • Encyclopedia of Major Marketing Campaigns [REF HF5837.E53 2000]
  • Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy [REF JK9.E526 2004]
  • Encyclopedia of Public Relations [REF HD59.E48 2005]
  • Encyclopedia of Social Issues [REF HN57.E59 1997]
  • Historical Dictionary of Organized Labor [REF HD4839.D58 2004]
  • Historical Encyclopedia of American Labor [REF HD8066.H57 2004]
  • International Encyclopedia of Business and Management [REF HF1001.I53 1996]
  • International Encyclopedia of Public Policy and Administration [REF H97.I 574 1998]
  • Prentice Hall Encyclopedic Dictionary of Business Terms [REF HF1001.C68 1995]
  • Work in America: An Encyclopedia of History, Policy, and Society [REF HD8066.W637 2003]
  • Working Americans 1880-1999 (Volume 1: The Working Class) [REF HD8066.D47 2000]

Communication Media Subjects [including Radio, TV, Film, Music, and New Media]

  • Communications Standard Dictionary [REF TK5102 .W437 1996]
  • Encyclopedia of International Media and Communications [REF P87.5 E532 2003]
  • Encyclopedia of New Media: An Essential Reference to Communication and Technology [REF QA76.575 .E5368 2003]
  • Encyclopedia of Radio [REF TK6544 .M84 2004]
  • Encyclopedia of Television [REF PN1992.18.E5 2004]
  • From Talking Drums to the Internet: An Encyclopedia of Communications Technology [REF P96.T42 G374 1997]
  • The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music [REF ML100 .G16 1998]
  • History of the Mass Media in the United States [REF P92.U5 H55 1998]
  • The Internet Glossary and Quick Reference Guide [REF TK5105.875.I57 F774 1998]
  • Mass Media: A Chronological Encyclopedia of Television, Radio, Motion Pictures, Magazines, Newspapers, and Books in the United States [REF P92.U5 H77 1987]
  • Mass Media and the Constitution: An Encyclopedia of Supreme Court Decisions [REF/DESK KF2750.A59 H58 1989]
  • The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians [REF ML100 .N48 2001]
  • Same Time...Same Station: An A to Z Guide to Radio [REF PN1991.3.U6 L32 1996]

Handbooks & Guides

  • Advertising Age Handbook of Advertising [REF HF5823.L526 1999]
  • An Encyclopaedia of Language [REF P106 .A46 1990]
  • Handbook of Communication Science [REF P90.H294 1987]
  • Handbook of Psychology [REF BF31.E52 2000]
  • The Handbook of Social Psychology [REF HM251 .H224 1998]
  • Intellectual Property [REF KF2979 .I415 2003]
  • Marketing Encyclopedia:Issues and Trends Shaping the Future [REF HF5415 .M2982 1995]
  • Media and Politics in America:A Reference Handbook [REF P95.82.U6 S74 2003]
  • The Public Domain:How to Find Copyright-Free Writings, Music, Art, & More [REF KF3022.Z9 F57 2001]
  • Violence and the Media:A Reference Handbook [REF P96.V5 N48 1996]

Yearbooks & Annuals

  • Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1999 [REF Desk He8689 .B77 1999]
  • Communication Yearbooks series [Stacks P87.C5974 v.1- ] (current year in reference collection)
  • Sage Annual Reviews of Communication Research series [STACKS P91 .S35 v.1- ]

Directories & Indexes

  • The Complete Directory to Prime Time and Cable TV Shows:1946 - present [REF PN1992.18 .B68 1995]
  • Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media [REF/DESK PN4841 .A1 A92]
  • International Directory of Company Histories [REF HD2721 .I63 1988]
  • Radio Contacts [REF HE8698.R28]
  • The Rolling Stone Index:Twenty-Five Years of Popular Culture, 1967 - 1991 [REF ML1.R65 1967-1991]
  • The Rolling Stone Index:Five More Years of Popular Culture, 1992 - 1996 [REF ML1.R65 1992/96]
  • Currently Available Rock, Pop, Soul, Country, Blues, Jazz, and Gospel Albums [REF ML156.4.P6 M37]
  • Standard Directory of Advertisers -– Business Classifications [REF HF5805 .S712]
  • Standard Directory of Advertisers – Geographic [REF HF5805 .S7]
  • Standard Directory of Advertising Agencies [REF HF5805 .S72]
  • Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys [REF HC106.6.S74]
  • Special Edition:A Guide to Network Television Documentary Series and Special News Reports, 1980-1989 [REF PN1992.8 .D6 E56 1997]
  • Television Contacts [REF HE8700.8 .T37]
  • Television Program Master Index:Access to 1002 Shows in 341 Books [REF PN1992.9 .D56 1996]
  • Total Television [REF PN1992.3 .U5 M3 1997] (programming guide with brief descriptions of shows)
  • Ulrich's Periodical Directory [REF/DESK Z6941.U5]

Special Information Needs

Sources for Statistics, Polls & Surveys

  • STL Pathfinder for Locating Statistical Information:
  • Reference Sources for Statistics, Polls & Surveys:
    • Statistical Abstract of the United States [REF/DESK HA202 .S838]
    • American Attitudes:Who Thinks What About the Issues That Shape Our Lives [REF HN90.P8 O34]
    • The Gallup Poll Cumulative Index:Public Opinion, 1935-1997 [REF HN90.P8 G29 1999]
  • Web-based Sources for Statistics, Polls and Surveys:

Sources for Biographical Information

  • STL Pathfinder for Locating Biographies:
  • Reference Sources for Biographies:
    • Current Biography Yearbook [REF CT100.C8]
    • The Ad Men and Women:A Biographical Dictionary of Advertising [REF HF5810.A2 A3 1994]
    • Radio Stars:An Illustrated Biographical Dictionary of 953 Performers, 1920 through 1960 [REF PN 1991.4 .A2 D46 1996]

Sources for Government Documents

  • Government Information on the Web:
  • Reference Sources for Government Information
    • Using Government Information Sources [REF Desk J83.S437 2001]

Sources for Primary Documents and Information

 

Print Databases

  • Communication Abstracts [REF P87 .C59733 (shelf 8)]

CD-ROM Databases (Please ask at Reserves Desk for CD-ROMs)

  • CommSearch [REF/DISK P87.C667]

Electronic Databases (* = database w/ some articles available as full text)

 

Scholarly and Professional Associations

  • National Communication Association. NCA is a scholarly society that "works to enhance the research, teaching, and service produced by its members on topics of both intellectual and social significance." The site includes links to affiliate and regional associations.

  • International Communication Association. "ICA is an international association for scholars interested in the study, teaching and application of all aspects of human and mediated communication."

  • Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Media. AEJMC is "a non-profit, educational association of journalism and mass communication faculty, administrators, students and media professionals." The site includes an extensive list of links to other sites of related interest.

  • National Association of Broadcasters. "NAB is a full-service trade association which represents the interests of free, over-the-air radio and television broadcasters."

  • Public Relations Society of America. PRSA is "the world's largest professional organization for public relations practitioners."

  • Public Relations Student Society of America "The declared purpose of PRSSA is to cultivate a favorable and mutually advantageous relationship between students and professional public relations practitioners."

  • American Association of Advertising Agencies. AAAA is "the national trade association representing the advertising agency business in the United States. Its membership produces approximately 80 percent of the total advertising volume placed by agencies nationwide.

Web-based Sources for Communication & Media Information

  • Lii.org: Media. A directory, from Librarians' Index to the Internet, offering lists of media-related internet sites, including Alternative Media, Broadcasting, Cartoons, Digital Media, Internet Broadcasting, etc.

  • Center for Media and Public Affairs is a "nonpartisan research and educational organization which conducts scientific studies of the news and entertainment media."

  • American Rhetoric is a web site for an "Index to and growing database of 5000+ full text, audio and video (streaming) versions of public speeches, sermons, legal proceedings, lectures, debates, interviews, other recorded media events, and a declaration or two." The site also offers a selection of clips from "movies, sermons, popular songs, and sensational media events by famous (and infamous) politicians, actors, preachers, athletes, singers, and other noteworthy personalities. It is compiled and maintained by Michael E. Eidenmuller, Assistant Professor of Speech Communication at the University of Texas at Tyler.

  • The History of Televised Debates This web site is presented by and serves as a preview for the 2006 opening of the Museum of Broadcast Communication. It offers a limited access to selective archival video clips, photographs, news items, and political memos related to the presidential debates from 1960 to 2000.

  • American Museum of the Moving Image. "The American Museum of the Moving Image is dedicated to educating the public about the art, history, technique, and technology of film, television, and digital media and to examining their impact on culture and society. It achieves these goals by maintaining the nation's largest permanent collection of moving image artifacts and by offering exhibitions, film screenings, lectures, seminars, and other education programs."

  • Internet Movie Database (IMDb) A commercial, web-based database offering production information about films (e.g., brief synopsis, cast list, director, writing credits, locations) and links to film reviews and other information.

  • Radio Locater is a radio station search engine on the internet. Formerly the MIT list of radio stations on the internet and now a commercial site claiming "links to over 10,000 radio station web pages and over 2500 audio streams from radio stations in the U.S. and around the world."

Web-based Sources for Political Communication Information

  • Project Vote Smart According to their web site statement, "Project Vote Smart, a citizen's organization, has developed a Voter's Self-Defense system to provide you with the necessary tools to self-govern effectively: abundant, accurate, unbiased and relevant information."

  • FactCheck.org is a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.  They state their mission as: "We monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, and news releases....to increase public knowledge and understanding."

  • CJR Daily This web site began as Campaign Desk, a "critique and analysis of 2004 campaign coverage from the Columbia Journalism Review (CJR)." Now, after that campaign, it continues its coverage "not just of politics and government but, in harmony with CJR, to general journalism issues." Campaign Desk continues as a feature of this web site for various sources of 2008 campaign-related news and information.

  • National Annenberg Election Survey is from the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. The survey of over 100,000 people "examines a wide range of political attitudes about candidates, issues and the traits Americans want in a President. It also has a particular emphasis on the effects of media exposure - campaign commercials and news from radio, television and newspapers. Additionally, it measures the effects and other kinds of political communication, from conversations at home and on the job to various efforts by campaigns to influence potential voters."

  • The Freedom Forum "is a nonpartisan foundation dedicated to free press, free speech and free spirit for all people. The foundation focuses on three priorities: the Newseum, First Amendment freedoms and newsroom diversity."

  • Center for Media and Democracy. A non-profit, self-described public interest organization that is home for PR Watch, "which investigates and exposes how the public relations industry and other professional propagandists manipulate public information, perceptions and opinion..." and Spin of the Day, "which offers web-based daily reporting on public relations, propaganda and media spin."

 


Comm & Media Research Area web page last updated February 4, 2008
by Edward Springer, STL Communication & Media Liaison