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Academic OneFile

Peer-reviewed, full-text articles from journals and reference sources. Coverage includes the sciences, technology, medicine, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects. Also includes transcripts and audio from all National Public Radio programs. Available in both PDF and HTML full-text; updated daily. Coverage is from 1980-present.
Peer-reviewed, full-text articles from journals and reference sources. Coverage includes the sciences, technology, medicine, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects. Also includes transcripts and audio from all National Public Radio programs. Available in both PDF and HTML full-text; updated daily. Coverage is from 1980-present.
Communication and Mass Media Complete (CMMC)

Communication and media indexes, abstracts and full-text.
Communication and media indexes, abstracts and full-text.
SAGE Open 
Open access articles in the social and behavioral sciences and humanities from the publisher SAGE.
Open access articles in the social and behavioral sciences and humanities from the publisher SAGE.
Communication Studies: a SAGE Full-Text Collection

Communications journals from Sage Publishing covering Journalism, Public Opinion, Political Communication, Mass Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Cultural Studies / Intercultural Communication, Television / Film Studies, Media Studies, Business Communication, Organizational / Management Communication, Written Communication, Rhetoric, and Literacy Studies.
Communications journals from Sage Publishing covering Journalism, Public Opinion, Political Communication, Mass Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Cultural Studies / Intercultural Communication, Television / Film Studies, Media Studies, Business Communication, Organizational / Management Communication, Written Communication, Rhetoric, and Literacy Studies.
SocINDEX with Full Text

Comprehensive coverage of sociology and related areas of study: criminology & criminal justice, demography,ethnic & racial studies, gender studies, marriage & family, political sociology, religion, rural & urban sociology, social development, social psychology, social structure, social work, socio-cultural anthropology, sociological history, sociological research, sociological theory, substance abuse & other addictions and violence.
Comprehensive coverage of sociology and related areas of study: criminology & criminal justice, demography,ethnic & racial studies, gender studies, marriage & family, political sociology, religion, rural & urban sociology, social development, social psychology, social structure, social work, socio-cultural anthropology, sociological history, sociological research, sociological theory, substance abuse & other addictions and violence.
Communications & Mass Media Collection 
From GALE, this is a subject collection derived from the database Academic OneFile. A custom collection of more than 100 journals focused on all aspects of the communications field: key subjects covered include advertising and public relations, linguistics, and literature.
From GALE, this is a subject collection derived from the database Academic OneFile. A custom collection of more than 100 journals focused on all aspects of the communications field: key subjects covered include advertising and public relations, linguistics, and literature.
Social Science Research Network (SSRN)
Indexes & abstracts research papers in the social sciences (legal, economics, management, marketing, political, etc.). Contains working / forthcoming papers (not yet available in print). Some are fulltext.
Indexes & abstracts research papers in the social sciences (legal, economics, management, marketing, political, etc.). Contains working / forthcoming papers (not yet available in print). Some are fulltext.
PsycINFO

Bibliographic citations and some full-text for journal articles, books, and book chapters. Subjects include psychology and psychological aspects of related disciplines, such as medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, physiology, linguistics, anthropology, business, and law. 1872-present.
Bibliographic citations and some full-text for journal articles, books, and book chapters. Subjects include psychology and psychological aspects of related disciplines, such as medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, physiology, linguistics, anthropology, business, and law. 1872-present.
ERIC (Ebsco interface)

Bibliographic citations, abstracts, and some full-text for journal articles, research and technical reports, conference papers and proceedings, program descriptions, teaching guides, and lesson plans covering all areas and levels of education.
Bibliographic citations, abstracts, and some full-text for journal articles, research and technical reports, conference papers and proceedings, program descriptions, teaching guides, and lesson plans covering all areas and levels of education.
Psychology: a SAGE Full-Text Collection

Psychology journals from Sage Publishing covering Applied Psychology, Assessment, Child Development, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Family Studies, Group Work, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Language Acquisition, Learning Disabilities, Neuropsychology, Personality, Psychiatry, School Psychology, Social Psychology, and Sociology of Race and Ethnicity.
Psychology journals from Sage Publishing covering Applied Psychology, Assessment, Child Development, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Family Studies, Group Work, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Language Acquisition, Learning Disabilities, Neuropsychology, Personality, Psychiatry, School Psychology, Social Psychology, and Sociology of Race and Ethnicity.
PsycARTICLES

Full-Text of articles from American Psychological Association journals and selected Educational Publishing Foundation journals. Most 1988-present. These same articles are also included in PsycINFO, which is more comprehensive.
Full-Text of articles from American Psychological Association journals and selected Educational Publishing Foundation journals. Most 1988-present. These same articles are also included in PsycINFO, which is more comprehensive.
Pop Culture Collection

Collection of approximately 100 InfoTrac titles that are are useful for searching popular culture.
Collection of approximately 100 InfoTrac titles that are are useful for searching popular culture.
LexisNexis Academic

Full-text access to continuously updated news, law, and business information. Highlights: News: newswires, transcripts, regional, national/international news, & Gallup Polls; Legal: law review articles, federal case law, and federal/state codes; Business: company profiles, country profiles, and SEC filings; People: directories from the entertainment industry, elected officials, executives, politicians, and obituaries. Also has a section that includes full-text of several health newsletters and abstracts of articles in major medical journals.
Full-text access to continuously updated news, law, and business information. Highlights: News: newswires, transcripts, regional, national/international news, & Gallup Polls; Legal: law review articles, federal case law, and federal/state codes; Business: company profiles, country profiles, and SEC filings; People: directories from the entertainment industry, elected officials, executives, politicians, and obituaries. Also has a section that includes full-text of several health newsletters and abstracts of articles in major medical journals.
GenderWatch

GenderWatch is a full-text database containing 140 international publications plus reports, pamphlets, papers and conference proceedings devoted to women's and gender issues. It is a repository of materials on gender issues worldwide, the evolution of the women's movement, and the changes in gender roles over the last twenty years.
GenderWatch is a full-text database containing 140 international publications plus reports, pamphlets, papers and conference proceedings devoted to women's and gender issues. It is a repository of materials on gender issues worldwide, the evolution of the women's movement, and the changes in gender roles over the last twenty years.
Ethnic Newswatch

Ethnic Newswatch is a full-text collection of the newspapers, magazines and journals of the ethnic, minority and native press. Contents include African American, Arab and Middle Eastern, Asian American, European, Jewish, and Native American publications, including the Spanish-language press.
Ethnic Newswatch is a full-text collection of the newspapers, magazines and journals of the ethnic, minority and native press. Contents include African American, Arab and Middle Eastern, Asian American, European, Jewish, and Native American publications, including the Spanish-language press.
Alternative Press Index
Index to articles in alternative news sources. Use to research topics that may not be well covered in the mainstream press; 1991 to current.
Index to articles in alternative news sources. Use to research topics that may not be well covered in the mainstream press; 1991 to current.
communicationspace: the media + communication studies network
Academic community social network sponsored by the publisher SAGE.
Academic community social network sponsored by the publisher SAGE.
Compendium: Cultural policies and trends in Europe
From the website: The Compendium is a joint venture between the Council of Europe and the ERICarts Institute, realised with a community of practice of independent cultural policy researchers, NGOs, national governments and information partners.
From the website: The Compendium is a joint venture between the Council of Europe and the ERICarts Institute, realised with a community of practice of independent cultural policy researchers, NGOs, national governments and information partners.
Cineuropa
This European cinema portal contains news, trailers, interviews, and reports about the European film industry.
This European cinema portal contains news, trailers, interviews, and reports about the European film industry.
Eurovision Song Contest
European television show founded in in May,1956. The History tab includes an overview year-by-year or by country.
European television show founded in in May,1956. The History tab includes an overview year-by-year or by country.
MIP World
MIP connects the global entertainment content industry through conferences, exhibits, and online communities.
MIP connects the global entertainment content industry through conferences, exhibits, and online communities.
Peabody Awards
Presented annually since 1941 by the Grady College of J&MC at the University of Georgia the Peabody distributes awards to electronic media.
Presented annually since 1941 by the Grady College of J&MC at the University of Georgia the Peabody distributes awards to electronic media.
Yahoo! Finance - Telecom Services - Domestic
Information, news and statistical links about the Telecom industry.
Information, news and statistical links about the Telecom industry.
Communication Yearbook
Print Location: P87 .C629
Published by the International Communication Association. Approximately 25 state of the art review essays on research and theory from each of the ICA's divisions and research groups.
Print Location: P87 .C629
Published by the International Communication Association. Approximately 25 state of the art review essays on research and theory from each of the ICA's divisions and research groups.
The Handbook of Internet Studies
Print Location: HM1017 .H36 2011
Consalvo and Ess. Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
Print Location: HM1017 .H36 2011
Consalvo and Ess. Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
Plunkett's Entertainment & Media Industry Almanac 2010

Industry reports on the entertainment and media industry. Only one person at a time can view this e-book.
Industry reports on the entertainment and media industry. Only one person at a time can view this e-book.
American Women Making History and Culture 
A collection of historical (1950s-70s) audio recordings concerning
women and the women's movement produced by a consortium of Pacifica Radio and the UC Berkeley Social Activism Sound Recording Project.
A collection of historical (1950s-70s) audio recordings concerning
women and the women's movement produced by a consortium of Pacifica Radio and the UC Berkeley Social Activism Sound Recording Project.
Pandora 
Internet radio established in 2000 that uses the Music Genome Project to select songs that appeal to individual listeners.
Internet radio established in 2000 that uses the Music Genome Project to select songs that appeal to individual listeners.
Vevo 
Site for streaming music videos created by a partnership between Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Abu Dhabi Media company.
Site for streaming music videos created by a partnership between Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Abu Dhabi Media company.
Communication Abstracts v. 3 (1980) - v. 27 (2004)
Print Location: PER P87 .C59733
A bibliography of communication-related articles and books, arranged by subject category in each bimonthly issue. Lacks volume 4. No longer received.
Print Location: PER P87 .C59733
A bibliography of communication-related articles and books, arranged by subject category in each bimonthly issue. Lacks volume 4. No longer received.
Institutional Repository Bibliography (IRB) 
Bibliography of articles written specifically about Institutional Repositories by Charles W. Baily, Jr.
Bibliography of articles written specifically about Institutional Repositories by Charles W. Baily, Jr.
Biography in Context

Biographical information on people worldwide throughout history across all disciplines.
Biographical information on people worldwide throughout history across all disciplines.
Brian Solis
Blog analyzing the effects of social media and technology on marketing, entertainment and culture.
Blog analyzing the effects of social media and technology on marketing, entertainment and culture.
Communication & Legal Studies: Keep me Posted @ IC Library
Blog of legal, communication, and library news in service to the programs in the Park School of Communications and Legal Studies.
Blog of legal, communication, and library news in service to the programs in the Park School of Communications and Legal Studies.
In Media Res
A MediaCommons Project. This academic blog by the Institute for the Future of the Book (Annenberg Center for Communication at USC) and the MacArthur Foundation promotes discourse by posting 30 second clips by media scholars.
A MediaCommons Project. This academic blog by the Institute for the Future of the Book (Annenberg Center for Communication at USC) and the MacArthur Foundation promotes discourse by posting 30 second clips by media scholars.
Annenberg Public Policy Center
University of Pennsylvania public policy center that provides expert analysis on political communication, information & society, media & children, health communication, and adolescent risk.
University of Pennsylvania public policy center that provides expert analysis on political communication, information & society, media & children, health communication, and adolescent risk.
A Dictionary of Media and Communication
By Daniel Chandler and Rod Munday, Oxford University Press, 2011. From the publisher, "The Dictionary of Media and Communication is an authoritative and wide-ranging A-Z providing over 2,200 entries on terms used in media and communication."
By Daniel Chandler and Rod Munday, Oxford University Press, 2011. From the publisher, "The Dictionary of Media and Communication is an authoritative and wide-ranging A-Z providing over 2,200 entries on terms used in media and communication."
Memidex 
Dictionary and thesaurus. Builds on Princeton's WordNet (dictionary of relational semantics) by adding inflections and alternate spellings.
Dictionary and thesaurus. Builds on Princeton's WordNet (dictionary of relational semantics) by adding inflections and alternate spellings.
Routledge Dictionary of Modern American Slang and Unconventional English

The 25,000 entries are accompanied by citations that authenticate the words as well as offer lively examples of usage from popular literature, newspapers, magazines, movies, television shows, musical lyrics, and Internet user groups. Etymology, cultural context, country of origin and the date the word was first used are also provided. c2009.
The 25,000 entries are accompanied by citations that authenticate the words as well as offer lively examples of usage from popular literature, newspapers, magazines, movies, television shows, musical lyrics, and Internet user groups. Etymology, cultural context, country of origin and the date the word was first used are also provided. c2009.
Dictionary of mass communication & media research : a guide for students, scholars and professionals
Print Location: REF P87.5 .D449 2005
Covers over 1,400 terms in United States mass media history. Includes legal terms, companies, theories, new media topics, etc.
Print Location: REF P87.5 .D449 2005
Covers over 1,400 terms in United States mass media history. Includes legal terms, companies, theories, new media topics, etc.
Dictionary of the Social Sciences

The over 1,800 entries in this dictionary contains definitions and biographies of major figures. Entries span from classic to modern theories and include major issues and methodologies.
The over 1,800 entries in this dictionary contains definitions and biographies of major figures. Entries span from classic to modern theories and include major issues and methodologies.
Business Insights: Essentials

Company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, market research reports, SWOT reports, market share information, company histories, chronologies, journal articles, and interactive charts. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information.
Company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, market research reports, SWOT reports, market share information, company histories, chronologies, journal articles, and interactive charts. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information.
Dickman Directory: Ithaca and Tompkins County
Print Location: http://phoebe.ithaca.edu/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=233005
A criss-cross directory searchable by local street address or by phone number. Includes persons residing at that address and estimated median income levels.
Print Location: http://phoebe.ithaca.edu/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=233005
A criss-cross directory searchable by local street address or by phone number. Includes persons residing at that address and estimated median income levels.
Editor & Publisher International Year Book
Print Location: PN4700 .E42
Encyclopedia of the newspaper industry with listings for all dailies worldwide and all community and special interest U.S. and Canadian weeklies. Tables profile newspaper ad trends, circulation size by population groups, rankings by circulation size and more.
Print Location: PN4700 .E42
Encyclopedia of the newspaper industry with listings for all dailies worldwide and all community and special interest U.S. and Canadian weeklies. Tables profile newspaper ad trends, circulation size by population groups, rankings by circulation size and more.
Union of International Organizations : databases
The following UIA databases are searchable for free: Encyclopedia of World Problems and Human Potential, IGO Search, Logotypes of International Organizations, and Transnational Associations Online. Users can create an account for added features.
The following UIA databases are searchable for free: Encyclopedia of World Problems and Human Potential, IGO Search, Logotypes of International Organizations, and Transnational Associations Online. Users can create an account for added features.
Children, Young People and Media Globalisation. Yearbook 2002 
Nordicom, 2002, 262 p. Editors: Cecilia von Feilitzen, Ulla Carlsoon. From the International Clearinghouse on Children, Youth & Media. This yearbook is available in PDF format.
Nordicom, 2002, 262 p. Editors: Cecilia von Feilitzen, Ulla Carlsoon. From the International Clearinghouse on Children, Youth & Media. This yearbook is available in PDF format.
Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB)
Platform for peer-reviewed scholarly books in a variety of languages from the OAPEN Foundation (based at the National Library in The Hague). (Beta, April 2012).
Platform for peer-reviewed scholarly books in a variety of languages from the OAPEN Foundation (based at the National Library in The Hague). (Beta, April 2012).
ebrary

Over 70,000 full-text ebooks on business & economics, education, technology, humanities, life & physical sciences, law & politics, medicine, social & behavioral sciences, language & literature, and career guidance. Approximately 300 ebooks are single-user access titles; all other ebooks support multiple-user simultaneous use.
Over 70,000 full-text ebooks on business & economics, education, technology, humanities, life & physical sciences, law & politics, medicine, social & behavioral sciences, language & literature, and career guidance. Approximately 300 ebooks are single-user access titles; all other ebooks support multiple-user simultaneous use.
Finding the Right Place on the Map: Central and Eastern European Media Change in a Global Perspective 
Intellect Books, 2008. Edited by Karol Jakubowicz and Miklos Sukosd. Online book compares media systems in post-Communist Countries. Search Intellect Books by the title to find it. Chapters can be accessed in pdf format.
Intellect Books, 2008. Edited by Karol Jakubowicz and Miklos Sukosd. Online book compares media systems in post-Communist Countries. Search Intellect Books by the title to find it. Chapters can be accessed in pdf format.
OECD Communications Outlook 2011 
OECD, 2011. Communications Outlook reports on the communications industry of member countries. Available free in PDF format.
OECD, 2011. Communications Outlook reports on the communications industry of member countries. Available free in PDF format.
Television across Europe: Regulation, Policy and Independence 
Eumap.org, 2005. Available in PDF format. EUMAP is a programme of the Open Society Institute, a Soros Foundations network.
Eumap.org, 2005. Available in PDF format. EUMAP is a programme of the Open Society Institute, a Soros Foundations network.
Towards a New Model: Media and Communication in Post-conflict and Fragile States 
World Bank, Sept. 2008. Shanthi Kalathil with John Langlois and Adam Kaplan. To download the pdf, you must put in your name, organization, and field of work.
World Bank, Sept. 2008. Shanthi Kalathil with John Langlois and Adam Kaplan. To download the pdf, you must put in your name, organization, and field of work.
Contemporary youth culture: an international encyclopedia
Print Location: REF HQ796 .C8454 2006
Greenwood Press, 2006. Covers popular culture, subculture and youth culture worldwide.
Print Location: REF HQ796 .C8454 2006
Greenwood Press, 2006. Covers popular culture, subculture and youth culture worldwide.
Encyclopedia of Children, Adolescents and the Media
Print Location: REF HQ784 .M3 E53 2007
Sage Publications, 2007. Entries on children and the internet, video games, television, etc.
Print Location: REF HQ784 .M3 E53 2007
Sage Publications, 2007. Entries on children and the internet, video games, television, etc.
Encyclopedia of International Media and Communications
Scholarly overview of international media topics. Covers all media types (advertising, books, Internet, etc.) & media outlets (radio, television, etc.). Provides history, theory, and topical issues such as ethics, reporting of disasters, and copyright.
Scholarly overview of international media topics. Covers all media types (advertising, books, Internet, etc.) & media outlets (radio, television, etc.). Provides history, theory, and topical issues such as ethics, reporting of disasters, and copyright.
History of the Mass Media in the United States: An Encyclopedia
Print Location: REF P92.U5 H55 1998

Chicago : Fitzroy Dearborn, c1998.
note: Print Location: P92.U5 H55 1998
Print Location: REF P92.U5 H55 1998
Chicago : Fitzroy Dearborn, c1998.
note: Print Location: P92.U5 H55 1998
Encyclopedia of political communication
Print Location: REF JA85 .E65 2008
Kaid & Holtz-Bacha (eds.). Sage Publication, 2008.
Print Location: REF JA85 .E65 2008
Kaid & Holtz-Bacha (eds.). Sage Publication, 2008.
Encyclopedia of Television 
Published by the Museum of Broadcast Communications, this resource includes nearly 1,000 entries covering all aspects of television. Articles are signed and contain photos as well as bibliographic references.
Published by the Museum of Broadcast Communications, this resource includes nearly 1,000 entries covering all aspects of television. Articles are signed and contain photos as well as bibliographic references.
Greenwood encyclopedia of world popular culture
Print Location: REF HM621 .G74 2007
Greenwood Press, 2007.
Print Location: REF HM621 .G74 2007
Greenwood Press, 2007.
Museum of Broadcast Communications Encyclopedia of Radio
Print Location: REF TK6544 .M84 2004

New York : Fitzroy Dearborn, 2004. 3 vols.
note: Print Location: TK6544 .M84 2004
Print Location: REF TK6544 .M84 2004
New York : Fitzroy Dearborn, 2004. 3 vols.
note: Print Location: TK6544 .M84 2004
St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture
Print Location: REF E169.1 .S764 2000
Print Location: REF E169.1 .S764 2000
Substantive essays and brief entries on all aspects of popular culture in the United States during the 20th century. Most include bibliographies. 5 vols.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 
Codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government. The 50 subject matter titles contain one or more individual volumes, which are updated once each calendar year, on a staggered basis. Each title is divided into chapters, which usually bear the name of the issuing agency. Each chapter is further subdivided into parts that cover specific regulatory areas.
Codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government. The 50 subject matter titles contain one or more individual volumes, which are updated once each calendar year, on a staggered basis. Each title is divided into chapters, which usually bear the name of the issuing agency. Each chapter is further subdivided into parts that cover specific regulatory areas.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 
U.S. government agency that regulates radio, television, wire, satellite and cable communications. The site includes: headline news, links to bureaus and offices (such as the Office of General Counsel / Court Filings), Public Comments page, an online Complaint form, a Consumer Center, Rules and Regulations (CFR title 47), etc. Most recently, the FCC links to Broadband.gov, a separate page addressing the National Broadband Plan and FFC.gov/data (an online clearinghouse for data sets).
U.S. government agency that regulates radio, television, wire, satellite and cable communications. The site includes: headline news, links to bureaus and offices (such as the Office of General Counsel / Court Filings), Public Comments page, an online Complaint form, a Consumer Center, Rules and Regulations (CFR title 47), etc. Most recently, the FCC links to Broadband.gov, a separate page addressing the National Broadband Plan and FFC.gov/data (an online clearinghouse for data sets).
Thomas - Legislative Information 
Database of United States legislative information including: bills, resolutions, the Congressional Record, treaties, Committee Reports, Public Laws, Roll Call Votes, etc.
Database of United States legislative information including: bills, resolutions, the Congressional Record, treaties, Committee Reports, Public Laws, Roll Call Votes, etc.
Europa : European Union On-Line
Gateway to European Union. It provides up-to-date coverage of European Union affairs and essential information on European integration. Go to the Documents tab to connect to EUR-LEX (E.U. Law), the Bulletin of the E.U., and other agency materials.
Gateway to European Union. It provides up-to-date coverage of European Union affairs and essential information on European integration. Go to the Documents tab to connect to EUR-LEX (E.U. Law), the Bulletin of the E.U., and other agency materials.
European Audiovisual Observatory
Based in France, this Council of Europe (COE) organization collects information on European Audiovisual data, trends, and policy.
Based in France, this Council of Europe (COE) organization collects information on European Audiovisual data, trends, and policy.
Europe's Information Society
European Union thematic portal on information society and media and policies (audiovisual, copyright, digital libraries, internet, etc.).
European Union thematic portal on information society and media and policies (audiovisual, copyright, digital libraries, internet, etc.).
Government Accountability Office (GAO) 
The GAO investigates and reports on the use of government funds for Congress. Full text copies of the reports are available by searching the site.
The GAO investigates and reports on the use of government funds for Congress. Full text copies of the reports are available by searching the site.
National Conference of State Legislatures
This website offers research and policy information on multi-state legislation. Particularly helpful is the Issues & Research tab.
This website offers research and policy information on multi-state legislation. Particularly helpful is the Issues & Research tab.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
Bureau of the US Dept. of Commerce that advises the president on telecommunications policies.
Bureau of the US Dept. of Commerce that advises the president on telecommunications policies.
Ofcom : Office of Communications
Ofcom reports to the UK Parliament but is independent of the UK Government. They are charged to follow the legal duties defined by the UK Communications Act of 2003.
Ofcom reports to the UK Parliament but is independent of the UK Government. They are charged to follow the legal duties defined by the UK Communications Act of 2003.
Open CRS: Congressional Research Report for the People 
Congressional Research Service (CRS) provides background reports to Congress yet they were not distributed to government document collections. Citizens had to write their Congressional representatives to obtain copies. The Open CRS site has indexed and posted copies of these valuable documents.
Congressional Research Service (CRS) provides background reports to Congress yet they were not distributed to government document collections. Citizens had to write their Congressional representatives to obtain copies. The Open CRS site has indexed and posted copies of these valuable documents.
Supreme Court of the United States
The official website of the Supreme Court provides recent and pending case opinions, the current calendar, oral argument transcripts and a docket database. Go to Oral Arguments > Argument Transcripts for transcripts. Go to Opinions > Bound Volumes to browse the U.S. Reports. Slip opinions are also available.
The official website of the Supreme Court provides recent and pending case opinions, the current calendar, oral argument transcripts and a docket database. Go to Oral Arguments > Argument Transcripts for transcripts. Go to Opinions > Bound Volumes to browse the U.S. Reports. Slip opinions are also available.
UNESCO Communications and Information Sector
UNESCO's CI sector provides resources and information to communication issues worldwide. Programs include: International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) and Information for All Program (IFAP). Issues include: access to information, capacity building, content development, freedom of expression, media development, and memory of the world. Users can sign up for the CI Weekly News for updates.
UNESCO's CI sector provides resources and information to communication issues worldwide. Programs include: International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) and Information for All Program (IFAP). Issues include: access to information, capacity building, content development, freedom of expression, media development, and memory of the world. Users can sign up for the CI Weekly News for updates.
Centre for Intercultural Learning: Country Insights
From the Candadian Department of Foreign Affairs, this resource assists with intercultural communications. You can choose a country and learn about conversation and communication styles. See also: Culture Crossing
From the Candadian Department of Foreign Affairs, this resource assists with intercultural communications. You can choose a country and learn about conversation and communication styles. See also: Culture Crossing
Communication Theories: Perspectives, Processes, and Contexts
Print Location: REF P90 .M479 2005
by Katherine Miler. McGraw Hill, 2nd ed., 2005. Primer on communication theory.
Print Location: REF P90 .M479 2005
by Katherine Miler. McGraw Hill, 2nd ed., 2005. Primer on communication theory.
European Media Governance: National and Regional Dimensions
Intellect Books, 2007. Ed. by Georgios Terzis. Country guide to European media ownership structures and policies.
Intellect Books, 2007. Ed. by Georgios Terzis. Country guide to European media ownership structures and policies.
Handbook of global media research
Print Location: P91.3 .V635 2012
Malden, Mass. : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.
Print Location: P91.3 .V635 2012
Malden, Mass. : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.
Handbook of International and Intercultural Communication
Print Location: REF P94.6 .H36 2002
Essays on theory and research in cross-cultural and international communication.
Print Location: REF P94.6 .H36 2002
Essays on theory and research in cross-cultural and international communication.
Open Access Scholarly Information Sourcebook (OASIS)
Portal for researchers, librarians, publishers, and the public to find information about implementing and understanding open access.
Portal for researchers, librarians, publishers, and the public to find information about implementing and understanding open access.
Research and Documentation Online
Diana Hacker and Barbara Fister's guide to researching and citing. Examples for citing are availabe as well as sample papers (showing page formatting and bibliographies) are available for MLA, APA, Chicago and CSE.
Diana Hacker and Barbara Fister's guide to researching and citing. Examples for citing are availabe as well as sample papers (showing page formatting and bibliographies) are available for MLA, APA, Chicago and CSE.
The handbook of communication ethics
Print Location: P94 .H353 2011
Cheney, May & Munshi. New York: Routledge, 2011.
Print Location: P94 .H353 2011
Cheney, May & Munshi. New York: Routledge, 2011.
The handbook of critical intercultural communication
Print Location: HM1211 .H34 2010
Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
Print Location: HM1211 .H34 2010
Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
The handbook of gender, sex, and media
Print Location: REF P96.S5 H36 2012
Ross (ed.) Malden : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.
Print Location: REF P96.S5 H36 2012
Ross (ed.) Malden : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.
The handbook of intergroup communication
Print Location: HM716 .H36 2012
Giles (ed.). New York : Routledge, 2012.
Print Location: HM716 .H36 2012
Giles (ed.). New York : Routledge, 2012.
The teacher's guide to media literacy : critical thinking in a multimedia world
Print Location: P96.M4 S34 2012
By Scheibe & Rogow. Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, c2012. Dr. Scheibe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Ithaca College.
Print Location: P96.M4 S34 2012
By Scheibe & Rogow. Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, c2012. Dr. Scheibe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Ithaca College.
Columbia Journalism Review (CJR)
Columbia Journalism Review is a magazine published six times per year. It was founded in 1961 and reports on and analyzes issues in the news. CJR.org offers an online guide of "Who Owns What" that lists major media companies and what stations or papers they own. The also publish Online News Startups, a guide to digital news startups.
Columbia Journalism Review is a magazine published six times per year. It was founded in 1961 and reports on and analyzes issues in the news. CJR.org offers an online guide of "Who Owns What" that lists major media companies and what stations or papers they own. The also publish Online News Startups, a guide to digital news startups.
SAGE Handbook of Media Studies
Print Location: REF P90 .S18 2004
Covers articles on theory and evidence in the field of media studies. Pt I. Prolegomena; Pt. II. Audiences, Users, and Effects; Pt. III. Economy and Power; Pt. IV. Specific Areas of Media Research
Print Location: REF P90 .S18 2004
Covers articles on theory and evidence in the field of media studies. Pt I. Prolegomena; Pt. II. Audiences, Users, and Effects; Pt. III. Economy and Power; Pt. IV. Specific Areas of Media Research
AP Image Collection

A database of over 160 years of history as witnessed by The Associated Press. Photos: more than 3.6 million photographs from 1825 to today, with about 3,000 new photos added every day. Graphics: more than one hundred thousand graphics, including maps, timelines, logos and graphs. Audio: over 4,500 hours of audio clips from the 1920s forward. Links to hourly newscasts on the home page under the audio tab.
Note: This database may be used for educational purposes only. Images may not be posted on the Web or otherwise made available electronically to anyone outside the Ithaca College community. These images may not be republished or distributed in newspapers, newsletters, magazines, brochures, catalogs, yearbooks, calendars, posters, or similar materials.
A database of over 160 years of history as witnessed by The Associated Press. Photos: more than 3.6 million photographs from 1825 to today, with about 3,000 new photos added every day. Graphics: more than one hundred thousand graphics, including maps, timelines, logos and graphs. Audio: over 4,500 hours of audio clips from the 1920s forward. Links to hourly newscasts on the home page under the audio tab.
Note: This database may be used for educational purposes only. Images may not be posted on the Web or otherwise made available electronically to anyone outside the Ithaca College community. These images may not be republished or distributed in newspapers, newsletters, magazines, brochures, catalogs, yearbooks, calendars, posters, or similar materials.
Media History Digital Library

A non-profit initiative dedicated to digitizing collections of classic media periodicals about cinema, broadcasting, and recorded sound; Collections feature extensive runs of several important trade papers and fan magazines.
A non-profit initiative dedicated to digitizing collections of classic media periodicals about cinema, broadcasting, and recorded sound; Collections feature extensive runs of several important trade papers and fan magazines.
NYPL Digital Library 
Images digitized from the collections of the New York Public Library, includes illuminated manuscripts, historical maps, vintage posters, rare prints and photographs, and illustrated books. Images may be downloaded 'for a wide range of educational, creative, and research purposes'. High resolution images may be obtained for personal or commercial if permission is obtained from the NYPL Photographic Services and Permissions division.
Images digitized from the collections of the New York Public Library, includes illuminated manuscripts, historical maps, vintage posters, rare prints and photographs, and illustrated books. Images may be downloaded 'for a wide range of educational, creative, and research purposes'. High resolution images may be obtained for personal or commercial if permission is obtained from the NYPL Photographic Services and Permissions division.
New America Media (NAM)
Founded by Pacific News Service in 1996, NAM collaborates with over 2000 ethnic news organizations to disseminate stories. Readers can chose stories by ethnicities or by special beats.
Founded by Pacific News Service in 1996, NAM collaborates with over 2000 ethnic news organizations to disseminate stories. Readers can chose stories by ethnicities or by special beats.
American Communication Association (ACA)
Founded in 1993, the ACA fosters research and scholarship in all areas of communication research, addresses political and legal issues, and provides certification services for academic programs. Membership is free.
Founded in 1993, the ACA fosters research and scholarship in all areas of communication research, addresses political and legal issues, and provides certification services for academic programs. Membership is free.
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)
AEJMC sets standards for excellence in journalism and mass communication education and research.
AEJMC sets standards for excellence in journalism and mass communication education and research.
China Media Observatory (CMO)
Created in 2006 by the Faculty of Communication Sciences at the University of Lugano in Switzerland, the CMO studies Chinese media. It generates research, newsletters, and other documents that are available through its website.
Created in 2006 by the Faculty of Communication Sciences at the University of Lugano in Switzerland, the CMO studies Chinese media. It generates research, newsletters, and other documents that are available through its website.
Media Ecology Association (MEA)
Association that studies media ecology which is, "the relationships between media, consciousness, and culture in interdisciplinary, philosophical and historical contexts to examine our technological society."
Association that studies media ecology which is, "the relationships between media, consciousness, and culture in interdisciplinary, philosophical and historical contexts to examine our technological society."
Minority Media & Telecom Council
Organization that "Promotes diversity in Media, Telecom and Broadband."
Organization that "Promotes diversity in Media, Telecom and Broadband."
Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC)
International alliance of academic and research libraries that advocate for an economically balanced scholarly publishing system. They offer publications, meetings and events, and consulting. The Resources tab has information on Author Rights (instructing authors how to retain rights to their works in order to publish them to websites or open repositories), Campus Open Access Policies, Campus-based publishing resource center, Repositories, Open Educational Resources (course materials, textbooks etc.), etc.
International alliance of academic and research libraries that advocate for an economically balanced scholarly publishing system. They offer publications, meetings and events, and consulting. The Resources tab has information on Author Rights (instructing authors how to retain rights to their works in order to publish them to websites or open repositories), Campus Open Access Policies, Campus-based publishing resource center, Repositories, Open Educational Resources (course materials, textbooks etc.), etc.
TED : Ideas worth spreading
Nonprofit that sponsors a conference that explores Technololgy, Entertainment, and Design. The annual TED prize offers "One Wish to Change the World" in addition to a monetary award. The organization also sponsors TED Talks (disemminating "Ideas worth spreading" online).
Nonprofit that sponsors a conference that explores Technololgy, Entertainment, and Design. The annual TED prize offers "One Wish to Change the World" in addition to a monetary award. The organization also sponsors TED Talks (disemminating "Ideas worth spreading" online).
Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC)
Non-profit NGO located in Singapore that promotes media and communications in Asia. This membership organization offers research, publication and events.
Non-profit NGO located in Singapore that promotes media and communications in Asia. This membership organization offers research, publication and events.
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
Promotes scholarship and best practices in the study and application of educational technology.
Promotes scholarship and best practices in the study and application of educational technology.
Center for Social Media (CSM)
School of Communication, American University. CSM is an organization that uses media for social action. The site includes many free documents including the Documentary Filmmakers' Statement of Best Practices in Fair Use, Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Scholarly Research in Communication, Honest Truths: Documentary Filmmakers on Ethical Challenges in Their Work, Code of Best Practices for Sustainable Filmmaking, and Clipping Our Own Wings: Copyright and Creativity in Communication Research. See the "Documents" page for additional resources.
School of Communication, American University. CSM is an organization that uses media for social action. The site includes many free documents including the Documentary Filmmakers' Statement of Best Practices in Fair Use, Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Scholarly Research in Communication, Honest Truths: Documentary Filmmakers on Ethical Challenges in Their Work, Code of Best Practices for Sustainable Filmmaking, and Clipping Our Own Wings: Copyright and Creativity in Communication Research. See the "Documents" page for additional resources.
Citizen Media Law Project
Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Harvard University. Assists citizen media creators navigate legal issues & risks.
Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Harvard University. Assists citizen media creators navigate legal issues & risks.
COM+ (complus)
Alliance of communicators for sustainable development including: BBC World Service Trust, Conservation International, CGIAR, GEF, GlobeScan, IFEJ, IPS, IUCN, One Planet, Reuters Foundation, Southern Caucus, TVE, UNEP, World Bank, & WBCSD.
Alliance of communicators for sustainable development including: BBC World Service Trust, Conservation International, CGIAR, GEF, GlobeScan, IFEJ, IPS, IUCN, One Planet, Reuters Foundation, Southern Caucus, TVE, UNEP, World Bank, & WBCSD.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)
Created by Congress in 1967 to ensure public aceess to non-commercial educational programming.
Created by Congress in 1967 to ensure public aceess to non-commercial educational programming.
COST-A20 : Impact of the Internet on the Mass Media in Europe 
European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research's page concerning the Impact of the Internet on the Mass Media in Europe.
European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research's page concerning the Impact of the Internet on the Mass Media in Europe.
Communication for Governance & Accountability Program (CommGAP)
Part of The World Bank, CommGAP, "promotes the use of communication to help governance reform programs work under real-world conditions, as well as promote the building of democratic public spheres."
European Communication Research and Education Association (ECREA)
Membership organization of European communication scholars that holds conferences and seminars.
Membership organization of European communication scholars that holds conferences and seminars.
Family Online Safety Institute
Non-profit organization of internet leaders working to develop a safer internet.
Non-profit organization of internet leaders working to develop a safer internet.
First Amendment Center
Clearinghouse for information concerning the five freedoms (speech, press, assembly, petition and religion) guaranteed by the First Amendment to our Constitution
Clearinghouse for information concerning the five freedoms (speech, press, assembly, petition and religion) guaranteed by the First Amendment to our Constitution
Inter Press Service (IPS)
Global news agency that commits itself to underreported stories. Global themes include: Poverty, Civil Society, Sustainable Development, Globalisation and the South, Dialogue among civilisations, and Human Rights &Gender issues. Member of the COM+ Alliance of communicators for sustainable development.
Global news agency that commits itself to underreported stories. Global themes include: Poverty, Civil Society, Sustainable Development, Globalisation and the South, Dialogue among civilisations, and Human Rights &Gender issues. Member of the COM+ Alliance of communicators for sustainable development.
International Clearinghouse on Children, Youth & Media
Located at NORDICOM, Goteborg University, Sweden, the Clearinghouse collects research on children and the media worldwide. Some books are free online; also check the library's catalog.
Located at NORDICOM, Goteborg University, Sweden, the Clearinghouse collects research on children and the media worldwide. Some books are free online; also check the library's catalog.
International Communication Association (ICA)
Associated with the UN, this organization consists of international scholars in all aspects of communications research.
Associated with the UN, this organization consists of international scholars in all aspects of communications research.
International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA)
Non-profit association of visual literacy educators and artists. Publishes the Journal of Visual Literacy.
Non-profit association of visual literacy educators and artists. Publishes the Journal of Visual Literacy.
Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)
Description from the website: The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) explores the Middle East through the region's media. MEMRI bridges the language gap which exists between the West and the Middle East, providing timely translations of Arabic, Persian,Turkish, Urdu-Pashtu media, as well as original analysis of political, ideological, intellectual, social, cultural, and religious trends in the Middle East.
Description from the website: The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) explores the Middle East through the region's media. MEMRI bridges the language gap which exists between the West and the Middle East, providing timely translations of Arabic, Persian,Turkish, Urdu-Pashtu media, as well as original analysis of political, ideological, intellectual, social, cultural, and religious trends in the Middle East.
National Alliance of Media Arts and Culture (NAMAC)
Supports the independent media arts through advocacy, research, and collaboration.
Supports the independent media arts through advocacy, research, and collaboration.
International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR)
Worldwide professional organization in the field of communication research (more About IAMCR). They have compiled a list of Open Access Journals in the field of communications.
Worldwide professional organization in the field of communication research (more About IAMCR). They have compiled a list of Open Access Journals in the field of communications.
National Communication Association (NCA) 
Information on conferences, communication programs, publications, and current research.
Information on conferences, communication programs, publications, and current research.
Native Networks
Initiated by the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, this site is a guide to media produced by people in Hawaii and the Americas.
Initiated by the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, this site is a guide to media produced by people in Hawaii and the Americas.
New York State Communication Association (NYSCA)
This organization consists of students, faculty and professionals that study and practice in the field of communications.
This organization consists of students, faculty and professionals that study and practice in the field of communications.
Parents Television Council
"A non-partisan education organization advocating responsible entertainment" -- website
"A non-partisan education organization advocating responsible entertainment" -- website
Popular Culture Association - American Culture Association (PCA/ACA)
Founded in 1971, and partnered with the ACA in 1979, the PCA/ACA is an organization that supports the study of popular and American culture. Journals produced include the Journal of Popular Culture and the Journal of American Culture.
Founded in 1971, and partnered with the ACA in 1979, the PCA/ACA is an organization that supports the study of popular and American culture. Journals produced include the Journal of Popular Culture and the Journal of American Culture.
Project Syndicate
An association of newspapers around the world that brings "distinguished voices from around the world to local audiences everywhere," and "strengthening the independence of printed media in transition and developing companies."
An association of newspapers around the world that brings "distinguished voices from around the world to local audiences everywhere," and "strengthening the independence of printed media in transition and developing companies."
Society for New Communications Research
Think tank that studies new communications tools and their effect on traditional media, business, culture and society.
Think tank that studies new communications tools and their effect on traditional media, business, culture and society.
World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA)
International organization located in France that supports the ideals of newspaper reporters and publishers worldwide.
International organization located in France that supports the ideals of newspaper reporters and publishers worldwide.
American Presidency Project 
A digital archive of the Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States from Hoover to Bush (1929 to present); see also IC Library stacks at: J80 .A283. The site also includes: inaugural addresses, radio addresses, fireside chats, debates, convention speeches, and party platforms.
A digital archive of the Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States from Hoover to Bush (1929 to present); see also IC Library stacks at: J80 .A283. The site also includes: inaugural addresses, radio addresses, fireside chats, debates, convention speeches, and party platforms.
Immigrant Archive Project

Established by the Latino Broadcasting Company (LBC), Immigrants from all nations can record their stories and post them to this site so they can be shared.
Established by the Latino Broadcasting Company (LBC), Immigrants from all nations can record their stories and post them to this site so they can be shared.
Internet Archive

A digital library of Internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form - includes links to video, images, animation, live music, audio, text, and software. Use the TV News Search and Borrow to find clips from news shows from 21 networks back to 2009. There is a fee to borrow the entire program. The Prelinger Archives includes over 5,000 videos, over 90 old time radio audio clips, 2,000 game videos, 250 independent news clips and much more (including educational films, advertisements and industry films)
A digital library of Internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form - includes links to video, images, animation, live music, audio, text, and software. Use the TV News Search and Borrow to find clips from news shows from 21 networks back to 2009. There is a fee to borrow the entire program. The Prelinger Archives includes over 5,000 videos, over 90 old time radio audio clips, 2,000 game videos, 250 independent news clips and much more (including educational films, advertisements and industry films)
American Rhetoric

A database of over 5000 full text, audio, and video versions of public speeches, sermons, legal proceedings, lectures, debates and interviews.
A database of over 5000 full text, audio, and video versions of public speeches, sermons, legal proceedings, lectures, debates and interviews.
Documents of American broadcasting
Print Location: KF2804 .D6 1984
Key documents including: The Wireless Ship Act of 1910; The Radio Act of 1912; The Radio Act of 1927; The Mayflower Doctrine (1941); The Fairness Doctrine (1949); The Red Lion case (1969); the Communication Act of 1934, etc.
Print Location: KF2804 .D6 1984
Key documents including: The Wireless Ship Act of 1910; The Radio Act of 1912; The Radio Act of 1927; The Mayflower Doctrine (1941); The Fairness Doctrine (1949); The Red Lion case (1969); the Communication Act of 1934, etc.
Europeana

European collection of cultural materials from museums, archives, libraries, and audio-visual collections such as the Rijksmuseum, the British Library, and the Louvre. Includes images, texts, sounds and videos.
European collection of cultural materials from museums, archives, libraries, and audio-visual collections such as the Rijksmuseum, the British Library, and the Louvre. Includes images, texts, sounds and videos.
Media Law reporter
Print Location: http://phoebe.ithaca.edu/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=160375
Covers new cases for radio, television, and journalism. Updated weekly. Bound cases from v.1 1977-
Print Location: http://phoebe.ithaca.edu/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=160375
Covers new cases for radio, television, and journalism. Updated weekly. Bound cases from v.1 1977-
FCC Encyclopedia: FCC and the Courts, Recent Court Opinions 
Chronological list of court filings from the Office of the General Counsel, Federal Communications Commission. Links to fulltext of FCC briefs and recent court opinions.
Chronological list of court filings from the Office of the General Counsel, Federal Communications Commission. Links to fulltext of FCC briefs and recent court opinions.
Supreme Court of the United States
The official website of the Supreme Court provides recent and pending case opinions, the current calendar, oral argument transcripts and a docket database. Go to Oral Arguments > Argument Transcripts for transcripts. Go to Opinions > Bound Volumes to browse the U.S. Reports. Slip opinions are also available.
The official website of the Supreme Court provides recent and pending case opinions, the current calendar, oral argument transcripts and a docket database. Go to Oral Arguments > Argument Transcripts for transcripts. Go to Opinions > Bound Volumes to browse the U.S. Reports. Slip opinions are also available.
United states code congressional and administrative news (USCCAN)
Print Location: REF KF48 .U58
Contains public laws, legislative histories, executive messages and orders, administrative regulations, lists of committees, indexes & tables, for each session of Congress. Library has 1952+ (lacks 1961, 1963, 1965-66).
Print Location: REF KF48 .U58
Contains public laws, legislative histories, executive messages and orders, administrative regulations, lists of committees, indexes & tables, for each session of Congress. Library has 1952+ (lacks 1961, 1963, 1965-66).
Center for Journal Ranking (CJR)
Provides journal rankings by category or journal title. Registered users are provided full access.
Provides journal rankings by category or journal title. Registered users are provided full access.
Eigenfactor.org
Eigenfactor.org ranks the influence of journals - journals are considered to be influential if they are cited often by other influential journals. Used by the academic community to assess the value of research.
Eigenfactor.org ranks the influence of journals - journals are considered to be influential if they are cited often by other influential journals. Used by the academic community to assess the value of research.
Google Scholar 
A search engine that searches the Web for peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, preprints, abstracts and technical reports from broad areas of research. Supports cited reference searching. Includes recent or unpublished work that hasn't yet been indexed in other databases. Each Google search citation will include a link to the full-text resource provided by the IC Library, when available.
A search engine that searches the Web for peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, preprints, abstracts and technical reports from broad areas of research. Supports cited reference searching. Includes recent or unpublished work that hasn't yet been indexed in other databases. Each Google search citation will include a link to the full-text resource provided by the IC Library, when available.
Alexa: the web information company
Alexa provides data such as rankings on websites. Users can insert a URL and click "Lookup Sites" to view data. The "Top Sites" tab has three viewing tabs: Global, By Country, and By Category.
Alexa provides data such as rankings on websites. Users can insert a URL and click "Lookup Sites" to view data. The "Top Sites" tab has three viewing tabs: Global, By Country, and By Category.
Pew Internet & American Life Project
From the website, "The Project produces reports exploring the impact of the internet on families, communities, work and home, daily life, education, health care, and civic and political life. "
From the website, "The Project produces reports exploring the impact of the internet on families, communities, work and home, daily life, education, health care, and civic and political life. "
CPANDA (Cultural Policy & the Arts National Data Archive) 
Archives data on arts, media, and cultural policy.
Archives data on arts, media, and cultural policy.
General Social Survey 
The survey "contains a standard 'core' of demographic, behavioral, and attitudinal questions, plus topics of special interest. Many of the core questions have remained unchanged since 1972 to facilitate time-trend studies as well as replication of earlier findings. It has tracked the opinions of Americans over the last four decades."
The survey "contains a standard 'core' of demographic, behavioral, and attitudinal questions, plus topics of special interest. Many of the core questions have remained unchanged since 1972 to facilitate time-trend studies as well as replication of earlier findings. It has tracked the opinions of Americans over the last four decades."
Google Trends

Compare the world’s interest in specific topics; enter up to five topics and see how often they’ve been searched on Google over time.
Compare the world’s interest in specific topics; enter up to five topics and see how often they’ve been searched on Google over time.
Herdictweb
[beta 9/10] From the Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Harvard University, internet users worldwide report website inaccessiblity. Other users can verify if a site is down.
[beta 9/10] From the Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Harvard University, internet users worldwide report website inaccessiblity. Other users can verify if a site is down.
Media Cloud
Data tool from the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard that visulizes the flow of the media.
Data tool from the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard that visulizes the flow of the media.
Media Research Hub
This project of the Social Science Research Council contains links to data, grants, events, people and news in the field of media research (media ownership, radio, television, localism, FCC, etc.). Data sets are free of charge. Users can create an account and receive alerts.
This project of the Social Science Research Council contains links to data, grants, events, people and news in the field of media research (media ownership, radio, television, localism, FCC, etc.). Data sets are free of charge. Users can create an account and receive alerts.
NationMaster
A central data source and handy way to graphically compare nations. NationMaster is a compilation of data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, UN, and OECD. Use the search form to generate maps and graphs on all kinds of statistics.
A central data source and handy way to graphically compare nations. NationMaster is a compilation of data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, UN, and OECD. Use the search form to generate maps and graphs on all kinds of statistics.
Nielsen TV Ratings from Zap2IT 
Ratings for various cable, syndicated, and sports programs on television. Data can be viewed weekly or by season and sorted by total households or total viewers.
Ratings for various cable, syndicated, and sports programs on television. Data can be viewed weekly or by season and sorted by total households or total viewers.
Polling the Nations

A compilation of public opinion surveys, containing the full text of questions and responses from 14,000 surveys from 1986 to the present in the United States and more than 80 other countries. Each record includes the polling organization responsible for the poll, the sample size and the date the poll was released.
note: Limited to 4 simultaneous users.
A compilation of public opinion surveys, containing the full text of questions and responses from 14,000 surveys from 1986 to the present in the United States and more than 80 other countries. Each record includes the polling organization responsible for the poll, the sample size and the date the poll was released.
note: Limited to 4 simultaneous users.
Statemaster.com 
Compilation of data from several sources. Users can generate maps and graphs on all kinds of state statistics and comparisons.
Compilation of data from several sources. Users can generate maps and graphs on all kinds of state statistics and comparisons.
Statistical Yearbook (European Audiovisual Observatory)
Print Location: REF HE8700.9 .E8 S72
European Audiovisual Observatory, Council of Europe, 2008. 3 volumes. The library acquires new editions every few years.
Print Location: REF HE8700.9 .E8 S72
European Audiovisual Observatory, Council of Europe, 2008. 3 volumes. The library acquires new editions every few years.
TV Dimensions
Print Location: REF HE 8700.8 .T917
Covers a wide variety of topics having to do with television viewership and programming including advertising, revenue, trends in viewing, etc. Published annually. Library retains 3 years in Reference.
Print Location: REF HE 8700.8 .T917
Covers a wide variety of topics having to do with television viewership and programming including advertising, revenue, trends in viewing, etc. Published annually. Library retains 3 years in Reference.
U.S. Census Bureau 
Social, demographic and economic information. Includes the American FactFinder resource. USA Counties is a subdvision that contains over 6,500 data items.
Social, demographic and economic information. Includes the American FactFinder resource. USA Counties is a subdvision that contains over 6,500 data items.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
Print Location: REF HA202 .U5
The authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. The final edition from the US Census is the 2012 edition. The 2013 edition forward are availbe at the IC reference desk in print.
Print Location: REF HA202 .U5
The authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. The final edition from the US Census is the 2012 edition. The 2013 edition forward are availbe at the IC reference desk in print.
Supreme Court of the United States
The official website of the Supreme Court provides recent and pending case opinions, the current calendar, oral argument transcripts and a docket database. Go to Oral Arguments > Argument Transcripts for transcripts. Go to Opinions > Bound Volumes to browse the U.S. Reports. Slip opinions are also available.
The official website of the Supreme Court provides recent and pending case opinions, the current calendar, oral argument transcripts and a docket database. Go to Oral Arguments > Argument Transcripts for transcripts. Go to Opinions > Bound Volumes to browse the U.S. Reports. Slip opinions are also available.
LexisNexis Academic

Full-text access to continuously updated news, law, and business information. Highlights: News: newswires, transcripts, regional, national/international news, & Gallup Polls; Legal: law review articles, federal case law, and federal/state codes; Business: company profiles, country profiles, and SEC filings; People: directories from the entertainment industry, elected officials, executives, politicians, and obituaries. Also has a section that includes full-text of several health newsletters and abstracts of articles in major medical journals.
Full-text access to continuously updated news, law, and business information. Highlights: News: newswires, transcripts, regional, national/international news, & Gallup Polls; Legal: law review articles, federal case law, and federal/state codes; Business: company profiles, country profiles, and SEC filings; People: directories from the entertainment industry, elected officials, executives, politicians, and obituaries. Also has a section that includes full-text of several health newsletters and abstracts of articles in major medical journals.
Al Jazeera: Creative Commons Repository
Footage released by Al Jazeera network under a Creative Commons license. As of October 2009 the repository contains Arabic and English video footage from the war on Gaza.
Footage released by Al Jazeera network under a Creative Commons license. As of October 2009 the repository contains Arabic and English video footage from the war on Gaza.
Television News Archive (Vanderbilt University)
Index to television news broadcasts from ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN as well as special events coverage. Users must register prior to searching. Tapes can be borrowed for a fee paid by the requestor. 1989+
Index to television news broadcasts from ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN as well as special events coverage. Users must register prior to searching. Tapes can be borrowed for a fee paid by the requestor. 1989+
C-SPAN
Non-profit corporation funded by cable and satellite affiliates that provides public access to daily political events such as congressional debates. See also: C-SPAN's Video Library (programs from 1987+)
Non-profit corporation funded by cable and satellite affiliates that provides public access to daily political events such as congressional debates. See also: C-SPAN's Video Library (programs from 1987+)
Current TV (Al Jazeera)
Established in 2005, Current TV is a leading cable and satelite television network. News and information programming is produced and programed by its youth audience. In January 2013, it was sold by from co-founders Al Gore and Joel Hyatt to Al Jazeera who plans to use it to distribute news in the United States.
Established in 2005, Current TV is a leading cable and satelite television network. News and information programming is produced and programed by its youth audience. In January 2013, it was sold by from co-founders Al Gore and Joel Hyatt to Al Jazeera who plans to use it to distribute news in the United States.
American Black Journal: Documenting Detriot & American History from African-American Perspectives
This televsion program filmed in Detroit provides media coverage of the African American Community. 1968+ Michigan State University and Detroit Public Television collaborated on preserving the program.
This televsion program filmed in Detroit provides media coverage of the African American Community. 1968+ Michigan State University and Detroit Public Television collaborated on preserving the program.
Critical Commons : For Fair & Critical Participation in Media Culture
This non-profit site supports teaching and research by hosting media clips that can be used for classroom instruction. Faculty can add clips with commentary for class instruction by registering on the site as an advanced user. Students who register as basic users can create links and post comments to videos.
This non-profit site supports teaching and research by hosting media clips that can be used for classroom instruction. Faculty can add clips with commentary for class instruction by registering on the site as an advanced user. Students who register as basic users can create links and post comments to videos.
Annenberg Learner - Teacher Resources 
Educational, online videos in many subjects. Select from the list and then look for the VoD (Video On Demand) icon for the free content. Free registration required.
Educational, online videos in many subjects. Select from the list and then look for the VoD (Video On Demand) icon for the free content. Free registration required.
EVIA Digital Archive 
A digital archive of ethnographic field video for use by scholars and instructors. Funded by the Mellon Foundation, and developed by scholars at the University of Michigan and Indiana University, the Ethnographic Video for Instruction & Analysis (EVIA) allows users to stream unedited ethnographic field video.
A digital archive of ethnographic field video for use by scholars and instructors. Funded by the Mellon Foundation, and developed by scholars at the University of Michigan and Indiana University, the Ethnographic Video for Instruction & Analysis (EVIA) allows users to stream unedited ethnographic field video.
Folkstreams.net 
A national preserve of hard-to-find documentary films about American folk or roots cultures are streamed on the website. The site includes transcriptions, study and teaching guides, suggested readings, and links to related websites. These background materials highlight the history and aesthetic importance of the traditions and the films.
A national preserve of hard-to-find documentary films about American folk or roots cultures are streamed on the website. The site includes transcriptions, study and teaching guides, suggested readings, and links to related websites. These background materials highlight the history and aesthetic importance of the traditions and the films.
FORA.tv
Streaming video of lectures in politics, business, technology, the world, and culture, from academics, think tanks, authors, politicians, etc. Some videos are free and some are pay-per-view.
Streaming video of lectures in politics, business, technology, the world, and culture, from academics, think tanks, authors, politicians, etc. Some videos are free and some are pay-per-view.
Open Vault (WGBH)
Free online streaming video of historically significant videos produced by WGBH. Includes transcripts. On a separate site is the WGBH American Experience television series; many of the the episodes can be viewed online.
Free online streaming video of historically significant videos produced by WGBH. Includes transcripts. On a separate site is the WGBH American Experience television series; many of the the episodes can be viewed online.
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