Guides: Communication & Media Arts: Other Resources

Reference Sources

Biography Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Biography Reference Center offers a comprehensive collection of more than 450,000 full text biographies, including the complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine, as well as thousands of narrative biographies that are not available in other databases.
- Basic Search: Preform a basic search by entering keywords into the search bar then clicking on the green "SEARCH" button.
- Advanced Search: Click on the blue "Advanced Search" link below the search bar to add filters and multiple keywords before you begin searching.
- Boolean Logic & Filters: All EBCSO hosted databases allow you to narrow and expand your search using Boolean operators and filters. Access them in the advanced search option or on the left side of the results screen.
- Citation Tool: Access the citation tool by clicking on the title of an article or record, click on the file icon labeled "Cite" located in the "Tools" bar, then select the correct citation style from the dropdown menu.
- Saving Records: All saving options can be seen by clicking on the title of an article, viewing the detailed record, then looking at the righthand bar labeled "Tools." EBSCO allows users to print, save PDFs, email articles and create permanent links to the record.
Dictionary of Literary Biography This link opens in a new window
Featuring comprehensive literary biographies written by recognized literary scholars and critics, you'll find profiles of more than 143,000 past and present authors, historians, journalists, screenwriters, publishers, and playwrights. The biographies discuss the lives and careers of the literary figures profiled, along with the critical response to their works. Additionally, you can search for essays on publishing houses and literary topics.

Film and Media Resources

Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Films Media Group is the leading source of high-quality video and multimedia for academic, vocational and life-skills content. Films Media Group serves the education community through its four brands: Films for the Humanities and Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Academy Awards Database This link opens in a new window
A searchable database of Academy Award winners and nominees. Includes acceptance speeches. Sponsored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
BFI National Archive This link opens in a new window
Official website of the British Film Institute's archival collections.
Internet Movie Database (IMDb) This link opens in a new window
Detailed descriptions of film and television productions worldwide. Includes biographical information about cast and production crew.
National Film Registry (Library of Congress) This link opens in a new window
Lists of the 25 American films selected each year since 1989 by the National Film Preservation Board for special recognition and preservation, based on their cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance.

Public Speaking Resources

American Rhetoric: Top 100 Speeches of the 20th Century This link opens in a new window
Audio and text of the 100 top-rated American public speeches of the 20th century, in rank order of popularity.
Vital Speeches of the Day This link opens in a new window
Full text of the magazine Vital Speeches of the Day, a monthly collection of the best speeches in the world, published since 1934.
- Basic Search: Preform a basic search by entering keywords into the search bar then clicking on the green "SEARCH" button.
- Advanced Search: Click on the blue "Advanced Search" link below the search bar to add filters and multiple keywords before you begin searching.
- Boolean Logic & Filters: All EBCSO hosted databases allow you to narrow and expand your search using Boolean operators and filters. Access them in the advanced search option or on the left side of the results screen.
- Citation Tool: Access the citation tool by clicking on the title of an article or record, click on the file icon labeled "Cite" located in the "Tools" bar, then select the correct citation style from the dropdown menu.
- Saving Records: All saving options can be seen by clicking on the title of an article, viewing the detailed record, then looking at the righthand bar labeled "Tools." EBSCO allows users to print, save PDFs, email articles and create permanent links to the record.

Journalism & Broadcasting

Pew Research Journalism Project This link opens in a new window
Founded in 1997 by the Pew Research Center, this site provides essays, articles, reports, and datasets for journalists and journalism students.
Project Syndicate This link opens in a new window
Project Syndicate provides syndicated news analyses and commentaries from around the world. The organization receives support from the Gates Foundation and the European Climate Foundation with the goal of supporting the growth of global independent news media.
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) This link opens in a new window
Public broadcasting system of the United Kingdom (U.K.).
National Public Radio (NPR) This link opens in a new window
Public news and radio broadcasting system of the United States.
Public Broadcasting System (PBS) This link opens in a new window
Public television broadcasting system of the United States.

Instruction & Outreach Librarian

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