Finding Information on Communication Topics
This guide covers basic reference sources that are available at the Berntsen Library in the area of communications
Reference Sources
International Encyclopedia of Communications (1989) REF 001.51 In8
This four-volume set provides a general overview of all aspects of communication.
Encyclopedia of Religion, Communication, and Media (2006) REF 201.6 En19
This text examines various forms of communication that exist within religion and the church.
Christian Communication: A Bibliographical Survey (1989) REF 301.14 So82
An annotated bibliography of articles, books, studies, and papers focusing on communication which takes place within the context of Christianity and the church.
Multimedia and the Web from A to Z (1998) REF 301.16 D587
A dictionary of 1,500 terms which focus on words related to multimedia and the Web.
Encyclopedic Dictionary of Semiotics, Media and Communications (2000) REF 302.2 D199
This resource offers definitions and descriptions of terms and concepts related to the fields of semiotics, media and communications.
Encyclopedia of Communication and Information (2002) REF 302.203 En19
An interdisciplinary, three-volume set which covers a range of topics related to communication and information.
Dictionary of Media and Communication Studies (2003) REF 302.203 W334
This resource focuses on interpersonal communication, the theory of communication, media history, and technological developments in the field of communications.
Webster's New World Dictionary of Media and Communications (1996) REF 302.23 W431
Brief definitions of over 30,000 terms used in all communication fields.
Encyclopedia of New Media: An Essential Reference (2003) REF 302.23403 En19
Key terms, concepts, trends, and buzzwords surrounding the language of the Internet and the global society.
Dictionary of Symbols (1991) REF 384.9 L74
This text is a dictionary which reviews the history of the meanings of nearly 2,500 graphic signs. The 80-page introduction offers an excellent overview of ancient and modern ideographic systems.
Ethnologue: Languages of the World (1996) REF 403 Et38 Ed. 13
This work attempts to bring together the best information available on the languages of the world. Each entry represents a separate language. For each language, alternate names, number of speakers, location, dialects, linguistic affiliation, multilingualism of the speakers, Bible translation status, and other demographic and sociolinguistic information are given.
This text offers a description of the world's major languages and language families. Emphasis is given to the historical development of the language; its grammar, sound system and writing system; and sociological factors that have played a role in the development of the language.
Current Communication Journals available in print format within the library
| Animation Journal (2005-present) |
Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly (1995-present) |
| Animation Magazine (2005-present) |
Journalism Quarterly (2000-present) |
| Broadcast Engineering: The Journal of Digital Television (2002-present) |
Live Design (2005-present) |
| Broadcasting (1974-1993) |
Marketing & Media Decisions (1979-1990) |
| Broadcasting & Cable (1993-present) |
Mediaweek (1991-present) |
| Central States Speech Journal (1983-1988) |
NRB (National Religious Broadcasters) (1998-present) |
| Columbia Journalism Review (1974-present) |
Quarterly Journal of Speech (1946-present) |
| Communication Monographs (1987-present) |
Religious Broadcasting (1975-1997) |
| Communication Reports (1989-present) |
Sound & Vision (Current 3 years) |
| Communication Studies 91989-present) |
Southern Communication Journal (1988-present) |
| Communication World (1991-present) |
Southern Speech Communication Journal (1984-1988) |
| Critical Studies in Mass Communication (1990-1999) |
TCI: Theatre Crafts International (1992-1998) |
| Critical Studies in Media Communication (2000-present) |
TelevisionWeek (Current 5 years) |
| Dramatics (2005-present) |
Theatre Crafts (1986-1992) |
| Entertainment Design (1999-2005) |
Variety (Current Year) |
| InterMedia (1985-present) |
Vital Speeches of the Day (1940-present) |
| Journal of Broadcasting (1973-1984) |
Western Journal of Communication (1992-present) |
| Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media (1985-present) |
Western Journal of Speech Communication (1984-1991) |
| Journal of Communication (1974-2005) |
World Broadcast Engineering (2000-2001) |
| Journal of Communication & Religion (1989-present) |
World Broadcast News (1990-2000) |
Online Database Resources
Communication-specific databases
Communication & Mass Media Complete
Communication Studies: SAGE Full-text Collection
General multi-topic databases
Academic Search Premier
Ebsco MegaFILE
Expanded Academic ASAP
InfoTrac OneFile
Issues & Controversies
Masterfile Premier
Proquest Research Library