A Guide to Communication Materials

TO FIND BOOKS: THE ONLINE CATALOG

The UFind online catalog is used to locate books about a particular person or subject. Some general subject headings for communications are:

Subheadings often describe a book's content in more detail. Examples include:

It is generally best to check all subdivisions under a heading so that useful materials are not overlooked.

To find other headings, you can search in the I-Share catalog using the browse subject command option. To locate books beyond those in the statewide I-Share catalog, search WorldCat . This online catalog provides citations to books and other materials in nearly 72,000 libraries in 171 countries.

TO FIND ARTICLES IN PERIODICALS

The following indexes cover communication periodicals:

The Electronic Journals (SFX) search option on the online catalog should be checked to ensure that Lovejoy Library has the particular journal needed. If the library does not have the journal you need, articles from the journal can be requested through Interlibrary Loan.

Communication journals from 1990 through current issues are shelved on the second floor on the north side of the building. Most pre-1990 issues are kept in storage and can be requested from the Circulation Desk for delivery usually within 24 hours. All are shelved alphabetically by title .

OTHER IMPORTANT REFERENCE SOURCES

There are a number of useful sources in the Reference Collection on the first floor. Check materials in the P 87-P 99.5 call number range. Most communication books are shelved on the third floor in the P call number range. Business communication materials may be found on the second floor in the HD or HF call number ranges.

E-book collections offer other useful communication resources. Some recommended collections include the following: Sage Reference Online, EBL, ebrary, and the

Gale Virtual Reference Library. The Encyclopedia of Communication Theory and the International Encyclopedia of Communication are also available as electronic books using the Library's eResources A - Z webpage. The streamed video resource,

Counseling and Therapy in Video, may be relevant in communication studies as well.

For Speech Preparation:

Bartlett, John. Familiar Quotations . (Ready Reference PN 6081 .B27)
Statistical Abstract of the United States . (Ready Reference HA 202.S8)

See the Fine Arts Librarian, Therese Dickman (618-650-2695), or a reference librarian if you have questions.

Therese Dickman's email : tdickma@siue.edu

Lovejoy Library homepage: http://www.siue.edu/lovejoylibrary/

Updated: 9/7/2011 TZD