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Find books using the I-Share catalog

  • Request books from other libraries by clicking "request" and using the 14 digit barcode on your College ID.  Most books arrive within 4-5 days.
  • You may keep books for three weeks and may usually renew them once
  • There is no limit on the number of books you request and check out
  • You can pick requested books up at the main library desk (Circulation)

Find articles using databases

Communication & Mass Media Complete

Project Muse

JSTOR

Academic Search Premier

Google Scholar

 

  • Use to see if the article you want is available online or in the library
  • Most old issues of journals are in the basement and are shelved by the journal title
  • Old New York Times issues are on microfilm in the reference area; old (1848-1985) Chicago Tribune issues are online.
  • If an article is not available here, use Interlibrary Loan to request it.  A copy of the article will be sent to your campus address.  It may take up to two weeks to arrive, so plan accordingly.

Three decent places to start:

Wikipedia (but only use it for background reading)

Google Scholar