Information Sources in Journalism

I. Books and Audiovisuals II Periodical Resources A. Electronic Indexes and Full-Text Collections B. Print Indexes and Bibliographies III. Reference Materials A. Dictionaries B. Encyclopedias C. Other Reference Sources IV. Government Publications V. Web Resources VI. Course Information VII. Help from the Library I. Books & Audiovisuals Use tomCat (the U of M Library catalog). For subject searches, use Library of Congress Subject Headings such as television broadcasting or mass media--moral and ethical aspects or symbolism in communication. (LC Subject Headings volumes are available in Reference.) Also try searching by keywords such as mass communication theory or journalism ethics (Leave out words like in, of, on, and the; AND is assumed between words). Video tapes can be located by using videorecording in a keyword search. Example: broadcast journalism videorecording . Copy the call number from the catalog record to find the book. (See How to Find Books.) netLibrary [UM Only] A collection of over 46,000 electronic books in various disciplines. Some of these items may be available in print as well as electronically. II. Periodical Resources A. Electronic Indexes and Full-Text Collections Use an electronic database. These are recommended. Other periodical databases are listed on Periodical Databases by Adademic Area. For help finding articles try How to Find Articles in Periodicals and refer to How to find Print Periodicals for help locating the articles you've found. If the periodical is available electronically, you will find a link to it from the electronic journals list. ABI/Inform (business journals, 1985-) [UM Only] The most comprehensive business database. Many full text with images, not as many in earlier volumes. ArticleFirst (1990 - ) [UM Only] Provides tables of contents of over 12,900 periodical titles. CommSearch (24 journals through 1995, including 6 NCA journals with abstracts and full text) [Reference Department CD] Note: The 3rd edition (through 1997) is available in the Communications Department. [About CommSearch] CQ Press [UM Only] The CQ Researcher provides reports covering current controversial topics from the news. Fact Search (1984 - ) [UM Only] Indexes and abstracts about 1000 periodicals and government publications containing statistical data. Includes some web links to free full text. Humanities Full Text (citations, abstracts, full text).[UM Only] Part of Wilson Omnifile. Indexes periodicals in archaeology, art, classics, film, folklore, journalism, linguistics, music, the performing arts, philosophy, religion, world history, and world literature. Coverage: citations & abstracts, 1984- ; full text, 1995- The Memphis Appeal Indexes The Memphis Appeal was the Memphis Daily Newspaper from 1843-1894, and is preserved on microfilm in McWherter Library. The index now covers a substantial period, but is an ongoing project to list contents by subject, name and obituary. National Newspaper Index (Last 3 years - ) [UM Only] Indexes and abstracts articles from five major newspapers. PsycINFO (1887 - ) [UM Only] Provides citations and abstracts to articles in over 1,300 journals, plus books and book chapters, and dissertations. Includes thesaurus of subject headings. Other Databases: These databases provide coverage on a wide range of subjects and may be useful in your research. Electronic Journals Service (EJS) [UM Only] Electronic journals service available through a common interface for online journal subscriptions. Search, browse, and identify journals and articles available online in either full-text or table-of-content format. Hyperlinks are provided to more than 1,300 electronic journals worldwide. Expanded Academic Index (1980-) [UM Only] Indexes about 1,900 magazines, journals, and the NY Times newspaper. Most have abstracts, and about 900 are full text. IngentaConnect [Open Access] Formerly Uncover. Browse the publication list or search tables of contents to over 17,000 periodicals; period of coverage varies. Provides document delivery service. JSTOR [UM Only] The JSTOR database consists of complete backfiles of core scholarly journals which have been digitized, starting with the very first issues. Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe [UM Only] Provides full text of many magazines and newspapers, including The Commercial Appeal since 1990. Oxford Reference Online [UM Only] The Oxford Reference Online Premium collection is an online collection of dictionaries and encyclopedias in many fields including: art & architecture, bilingual dictionaries, biological science, classics, computing, earth & environmental sciences, economics & business, English dictionaries and thesauruses, English language reference, food & drink, history, law, literature, maps & illustrations, military history, mythology & folklore, names & places, performing arts, physical sciences & mathematics, politics & social sciences, quotations, religion & philosophy, and science. PowerSearch [UM Only] Searches the 12 InfoTrac databases simultaneously. Wilson Omnifile Mega Full Text [UM Only] Provides access to eleven databases: Education , General Science , Humanities , Readers' Guide , Social Sciences, Wilson Business , Art, Applied Science & Technology, Index to Legal Periodicals, Library Literature & Information Science, Biological & Agricultural. Search databases individually, in selected groups, or all at once. WorldCat [UM Only] Records of any type of material cataloged by OCLC member libraries, including books, periodicals, audiovisual materials, and websites. Contains manuscripts written as early as the 12th century. B. Print Indexes and Bibliographies Biography Index (books, periodicals 1946-1996) [Reference Index Tables] Business Periodicals Index (1958-2001) [Reference Index Tables] Communication Abstracts (articles, books, reports, 1978-) [Reference Abstract Shelves] Journalism Abstracts (1964-85) [Reference Abstract Shelves] Journalism and Mass Communications Abstracts (1995-1999) [Reference Abstract Shelves] New York Times Index (1857-) [Reference Newspaper Indexes] News Media and Public Policy: An Annotated Bibliography [Ref PN4738.M35x 1985] PAIS International [1975- on Reference Index Tables; 1955-74 on abstract shelves] Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature (magazines, 1890-2000) [Reference Index Tables] Social Sciences Citation Index (journals, 1969-) [Reference Index Tables] Social Sciences Index (journals, 1965-96) [Reference Index Tables] Tabloid Journalism: An Annotated Bibliography of English-Language Sources [Ref PN4784.S4G73x 1996] III. Reference Materials A. Dictionaries Dictionary of Communication and Media Studies, 3rd. ed. [Ref P87.5.W38 1993] The Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd ed. (20 vols) [Ref PE1625.O87 1989] - Supplemented by OEDAdditions Series (2 vols) [Ref PE1625.O92 1993] Available online. [UM Only] B. Encyclopedias Desktop Encyclopedia of Telecommunications [Ref TK5102.M85 2000] Encyclopedia of Associations [Reference Desk] Encyclopedia of American Radio, 1920-1960 [Ref PN 1991.2.S47 2000] Encyclopedia of American Radio: An A-Z Guide to Radio from Jack Benny to Howard Stern. [Ref PN1991.3.U6 L29 2000] Encyclopedia of Television (3 vols.) [Ref PN1992.18 .M874 1997] Encyclopedia of 20th-Century American Humor [Ref PS438.N55 2000] C. Other American Book Trade Directory (Annual) [Ref Z475.A5] The Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual [Ref PN4783.A83 1994] Best Practices for Television Journalists: A Handbook for Reporters, Producers, Videographers, New Directors and Other Broadcast Professionals on How to be Fair to the Public [Ref PN4784.T4 W47x 2000] Broadcasting and Cable Yearbook [Reference Desk HE8700.7.C6B824x] Censorship (3 vols.) [Ref Z658.U5C38 1997] The Copy-Editor's Handlbook [Ref PN4784.C75E37 2000] CQ Researcher [last 2 years at Reference Desk; others on abstract shelves] Available online. [UM Only] The Columbia Guide to Online Style [Reference Desk PN171.F56W35 1998] Directory of Electronic Journals, Newsletters and Academic Discussion Lists [Ref Z286.E43D57x 1997] Editor & Publisher/Free Paper Publisher Community, Specialty & Free Publications Year Book. [Ref Z479.E44 1999] Editor & Publisher International Year Book: The Encyclopedia of the Newspaper Industry (3 vols.) [Ref PN4700.E42] (v. 1: Dailies; v. 2: Weeklies; v. 3: Contacts) Gale Directory of Publications & Broadcast Media [Reference Desk Z6951.A97] Graduate Programs in Journalism and Mass Communications [Ref P91.5.U5S86 1996] History and Bibliography of American Newspapers (2 vols.) [Ref Z6951.B86] A History of American Magazines (8 vols: 1810-1930) [Ref PN4877.M63] Journalism: A Guide to the Reference Literature [Ref PN4731.C38x 1990] Literary Market Place (LMP) (2 vols.) [Reference Desk PN161.L5] Literary Market Place International [Ref Z282.I5x] National Trade and Professional Associations of the U.S. [Ref HD2425.D53] Newspaper Indexes: A Location and Subject Guide for Researchers (2 vols.)[Ref Z6951.M635] Online! A Reference Guide to Using Internet Sources [Reference Desk TK5105.875.I57H364 1998] Periodical Title Abbreviations [Reference Desk Z6945.A2W34] Press Freedom and Development: A Research Guide and Bibliography [Ref P95.8.P74 1997] The Serials Directory [Reference Desk Z6941.S475x] SRDS Publications [Reference Desk] - SRDS is the premier provider of media circulation data, advertising rates and personnel contacts. The library subscribes to the following SRDS publications covering the various kinds of advertising media: business publications, community publications, consumer magazines, direct marketing lists, newspapers, radio, and television and cable. See the SDRS Website for detailed information about all the SRDS media sources for advertising and marketing. Statistical Abstract of the U.S. [Reference Desk] Ulrich's International Periodicals Directory [Reference Desk Z6941.U5] Willings Press Guide (3 vols: International and UK] [Ref Z6956.E5W5 2003] Bowker's News Media Directory (3 vols: Newspapers, TV & Radio, Magazines & Internal Publications) [Ref Z6951.W6 2002] Writer's Market [Reference Desk PN161.W83] IV. Government Publications The Government Publications Department, on the first floor of McWherter Library, is a designated depository library for the United States Government and for Tennessee Government. Valuable information produced in print and electronic formats by various federal and state agencies are available here. Staff in the department will assist you in finding and using these resources. You can also get information through their web page at http://exlibris.memphis.edu/resource/unclesam.html. Government Publications Index (Marcive) FOIA Information (Freedom of Information Act) V. Web Resources You may want to explore web sites using various internet resources or, if you have them, specific URLs. [See Robert Harris's Internet Search Tips and Strategies ] The web sites listed below are examples of the various types of information available via the Internet. Poynter.org: Everything you need to be a better journalist Nelson: the Search Tool for Journalists The Journalist's Toolbox: Online Resources for Reporters and Editors National Association of Broadcasters Home Page News from the Associated Press Time Magazine - Contains full text of current issues and links to archives of issues back to 1994. NewsLink - Provides links to magazines, newspapers, broadcast media. Searchable archives. Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia Wikiquote Quotes available in every language Business Journals on the Web News on the Net Department of Journalism, University of Memphis The Daily Helmsman VII. Course Information Guide to research in McWherter Library Law of Mass Communication JOUR 7025/8025Professor Arant VII. Help from the Library Still can't find what you're looking for? Try Ask A Librarian For additional assistance, you may contact the liaison librarian for Journalism: Clark Nall Phone: 901.678.8204 Email: hnall@memphis.edu Related Research Guides Business Communicaton | Communication | Marketing | Persuasive Communication Top of Page | Research Resources | Instruction | Reference Department | University Libraries | The University of Memphis Updated December 8, 2004