Jackson Library: Media &amp; Communication: Media &amp; Communication

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Tips for searching the library catalog

Searching for books

Bearcat Search allows you to search for books by author, title, subject, or keyword.

Locating books on the shelf

Every library book has a unique call number, ex. The pen and the sword: press, war, and terror in the 21st century's call number is PN4784.T45 E96 2010. This is the book's physical address. You match up the call number in the catalog with the label on the spine of the book you wish to retrieve.

PN (First you find the P's. They will be arranged alphabetically: PAs, PBs, etc., so you'll look for the PNs)
4784 (The PNs will be arranged numerically: PN1, PN2, PN3, etc, so you'll find PN4784)
Proceed in alphabetical/numerical order through the rest of the call # until you reach the book on the self.

Browse our book collection

Our circulating book collection is on the top floor of the library. Browse the below call # sections to see topics in mass communication.

PN1990-1992.92 Broadcasting

PN1991-1991.9 Radio broadcasts
PN1992-1992.92 Television broadcasts

PN4699-5650 Journalism. The periodical press, etc.

PN4735-4748 Relation to the state. Government and the press. Liberty of the press.
PN4775-4784 Technique. Practical journalism
PN4825-4830 Amateur journalism

Suggested research databases

Gale in Context: Biography provided by South Carolina's Virtual Library -- DISCUS This link opens in a new window
600,000+ biographies covering more than 525,000 individuals
Film and Television Literature Index with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Essential resource for film and television research. Covers the entire spectrum of television and film.
Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
A database of streaming documentary films.
Humanities Full Text This link opens in a new window
Original works of fiction, performing arts events, motion pictures, radio & television programs and more
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints provided by South Carolina's Virtual Library -- DISCUS This link opens in a new window
Covers today’s hottest social issues.
Points of View Reference Center provided by South Carolina's Virtual Library -- DISCUS This link opens in a new window
Over 380 core topics, each with an overview (objective background / description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument).
Readers' Guide Full Text Mega This link opens in a new window
Multidisciplinary source with a mix of popular sources, current events and background information.

Flipster magazines

Our browsing collection of digital periodicals. Check out this video or getting started guide to learn more.

Current News Resources

Associated Press Newswire This link opens in a new window
Harvested news from the Associated Press.
Newspaper Source Plus provided by South Carolina's Virtual Library -- DISCUS This link opens in a new window
Collection of the world's major news content.
New York Times Digital Subscription This link opens in a new window
Get complimentary access to NYTimes.com. You must use your @lander.edu email address to activate, and you will need to re-activate each year.
Regional Business News provided by South Carolina's Virtual Library -- DISCUS This link opens in a new window
Business publications, on a regional level, for the United States and Canada.
Wall Street Journal This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive coverage back to 1984 is available from the world's leading financial newspaper through the ProQuest database.
Web News This link opens in a new window
Provides near real-time access to thousands of top news feeds from around the globe.

AP Stylebook Online This link opens in a new window
Searchable, customizable, regularly updated version of AP Stylebook.

Associated Press Style Guide: quickstudy guide
The info you need to know regarding principles and guidelines to ethics, types of writing, uses of photography and videography, terminology, style, spelling, punctuation, and grammar is here in 6 digital pages designed for quick access.

The Associated Press Stylebook 2019 by Associated Press
Call Number: Ready Ref: PN4783 .A83 2019
ISBN: 9781541699892
Publication Date: 2019-06-11

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