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Journalism Research Guide Contents

Finding Library Materials
   Articles, Journals, Periodicals
   Audio / Video
   Library Catalogs
   Primary Sources
   Recently Acquired Materials
   Reference Materials
   Reserves/Media

Electronic Resources
   Course Guides
   Databases
   E-Books
   E-Journals
   Internet Links

Help & Contact Information
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Journalism Research Guide
Reference Materials

Reference materials provide background or factual information on a topic. Most reference sources reside in rhe Reference area on the Main Floor of the W.E.B. Du Bois Library (one flight down from the Entrance Floor). Some particularly useful journalism reference sources follow.

Bibliographies

Journalism: A Guide to the Reference Literature (UM/Ref. Z6940 .C38 2004)
Selected, annotated bibliography and reference guide to the English language reference literature of print and broadcast journalism. Covers sources from the late 1960s through 1996.

Tabloid Journalism: An Annotated Bibliography of English-language Sources (UM/W.E.B. Du Bois Z6944 .S45 G76 1996)
A list of encyclopedias and dictionaries.

Biographical Sources

Crusaders, Scoundrels, Journalists: The Newseum's Most Intriguing Newspeople (UM/Ref PN4871 .C78 1999 OVERSIZE)
One-page tales covering a diverse range of high-impact figures in the news world. A black-and-white photograph accompanies each entry.

The International Who's Who (UM/Ref. CT120.I61)
Brief biographical data on prominent individuals.

Who Was Who in America (UM/Ref. CT213 .W622)
Compilation of sketches of individuals from the U.S. and abroad who have contributed to the history of the United States.

Who's Who in America (UM/Ref. CT213.W62)
Standard list of contemporary biography.

Career Information (Employment Leads)

Editor & Publisher International Year Book (UM/Ref. PN4700.E42)
Encyclopedia of the newspaper industry. Includes state-by-state listing of daily newspapers, arranged alphabetically by city and newspaper.

Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media (UM/Ref. Z6951.N11)
Geographic guide to newspapers, magazines, journals, radio stations, television stations, and cable systems in the United States and Canada.

Literary Market Place: LMP (UM/Ref. PN161.L77)
Directory of organizations, periodicals, and publishers. For placing, promoting, and advertising literary property.

The Writer's Market (UM/PERM. RESERVE PN161.W95)
For freelance or part-time writers seeking a market. Contains realistic advice on the writing profession.

Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

Encyclopedia of American Journalism (UM/Ref. PN4855 .P26 1983)
Encyclopedia of newspapers, magazines, radio, television, photography, newsreels, and documentaries.

Encyclopedia of Associations: Regional, State, and Local Organizations (UM/Ref. Desk HS17.E52 +)
Most comprehensive guide to U.S. nonprofit organizations.

Encyclopedia of Television News (UM/Ref. PN4888 .T4 E53)
Entries for 309 people instrumental in building broadcast journalism, including the programs, concepts, and issues with which they were engaged.

International Encyclopedia of Communications (UM/Ref. P87.5 .I5 1989)
More than 550 articles with comprehensive index, topical guide, cross references, and illustrations.

General

Xreferplus
Searchable collection of online reference books on a wide range of general reference titles, together with a large collection of subject-specific books spanning 20 topics. Available on Library computers to all. Available off-campus to UMass Amherst students, faculty, staff, and affiliates with an OIT account; enter your OIT username and password when prompted.

Indexes

Benn's Media Directory: The Guide to Newspapers, Periodicals, Television, Radio, and Other On-line Media in Canada and the United States of America (UM/W.E.B. Du Bois Z6941.N42+)
Detailed listings of media which either carry advertising or accept press releases.

Statistics

County and City Data Book (UM/Ref. HA202.U581+)
Demographic, economic, and governmental data from the Federal government and private agencies.

Statistical Abstract of the United States (UM/Ref. Desk HA202.U58)
Quantitative summary statistics on the political, social, and economic organization of the United States.

Style Manuals

Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law: With Internet Guide and Glossary (UM/Ref. PN4783 .A83 2002)
Dictionary format. Includes usage information, abbreviations, and related topics.

Associated Press Broadcast News Handbook (UM/Ref. PN4783 .K35 2001)
Style manual for broadcast journalism.

The Chicago Manual of Style 14th ed. (UM/Ref. Desk Z253 .U69 2003)
Used most frequently in book and magazine publishing.

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