Introduction to Professional Development in Communication (Com 112)


	Introduction to Professional Development in Communication (Com 112) Selected Library Resources Elmhurst College

		Communication Studies Finding Books Use Illinet Online to find books held in the Elmhurst College library as well as books owned by 56 other Illinois academic libraries. Anyword, anywhere offers a good way to start looking for books in Illinet Online. Use the main words describing your topic. To find books on the use of advertising in the media , try the keywords: media advertising A more precise way of searching is to use a browse subject search. Illinet Online's controlled vocabulary is known as Library of Congress Subject Headings (or LC subject headings). You can't simply make these up: you have to find out what the exact terms are and enter them in Illinet as a browse subject search. Advertising--United States Argumentation Business Communication Communication Communication--Sex differences Communication and Technology Gossip Intercultural Communication Interpersonal Communication Listening Mass Media Nonverbal Communication Persuasion Propaganda Public Relations Rhetoric Request a book not owned by the Elmhurst College Library. Finding Articles: Best Bet ComAbs (Communication Abstracts) ~ An index, with abstracts, of articles in the communications field. (Only available on Campus) How do I find out if the Elmhurst College Library has the journal I need? Search for the journal title in Illinet Online. For example, search for the title Journal of African History. If you don't find the journal you need, take a look at the list, Journals and Magazines Available Online. You can also order a copy of an article that is unavailable at the Elmhurst College Library. More Article Databases ABI_Inform ~ Indexing, abstracting, and selected full text of articles related to such topics as business, business communication, marketing, and management. To access this database from off campus, go to Articles and Databases, then choose Abi/Inform from the alphabetical list. You may also want to look at Accessing Library Resources from Off Campus. Academic Search Elite ~ Selected full text periodicals in a variety of discipines. To access this database from off campus, go to Articles and Databases, then choose Academic Search Elite from the alphabetical list. You may also want to look at Accessing Library Resources from Off Campus. Periodical Abstracts ~ Includes indexing, abstracting, and some full text for magazine and journal articles. To access this database from off campus, go to Articles and Databases, then choose Periodical Abstracts from the alphabetical list. You may also want to look at Accessing Library Resources from Off Campus. WilsonSelectPlus ~ Includes indexing, abstracting, and full text for a variety of magazines and journals. To access this database from off campus, go to Articles and Databases, then choose WilsonSelectPlus from the alphabetical list. You may also want to look at Accessing Library Resources from Off Campus. Professional Association International Communication Association Back to the Top Theatre, Musical Theatre, Speech/Theatre Education Finding Books, Scripts, and Musical Scores Use Illinet Online to find materials owned by the Elmhurst College library as well as materials owned by 44 other Illinois academic libraries. Searching for books using keywords theater history united states stagecraft stage management Searching for books on a topic using Library of Congress Subject Headings (Browse Subject): History--Greece Musical Theater Stage Lighting Stage Props Theaters Theaters--Stage-setting and scenery Theater--History Searching for scripts/playbooks Search by the title of the play (omit initial articles: a, an, the). For example: The Heidi Chronicles (search on Heidi Chronicles) I Stand Before You Naked Searching for musical scores Use Illinet Online. Limit your search to musical scores: Click on the Box labeled "More Limits." Under "Primary Format," choose "Music Scores." Finally, click on button labeled "Set Limits." Search for the title you want by typing it into the search box, selecting "Start of Title," then clicking on the "Search" button. Request a book not owned by the Elmhurst College Library. Finding Articles JSTOR ~ JSTOR is an online library currently containing more than 100 journals in 15 different disciplines. JSTOR does not include current issues of journals, but is an electronic archives of titles, often going back to the first issue of a journal's existence. All full text. To access this resource from off campus, go to the Electronic Journals and Newspapers page, and choose JSTOR. You may also want to look at Accessing Library Resources from Off Campus. Music Index ~ International periodical index of popular and classical music, including musicological and organological topics, book and record reviews, first performances, and obituaries. (Available on campus only.) How do I find out if the Elmhurst College Library has the journal I need? Search for the journal title in Illinet Online. For example, search for the title Journal of African History. If you don't find the journal you need, take a look at the list, Alphabetical List of Electronic Journals.. You can also call or email the reference department to inquire about a specific title or ask a question. You can also order a copy of an article that is unavailable at the Elmhurst College Library. Back to the Top Speech-Language Pathology Finding Books Use Illinet Online to find books held in the Elmhurst College library as well as books owned by 56 other Illinois academic libraries. Sample Library of Congress Subject Headings: Speech therapy--handbooks, manuals, etc. Speech-Language pathology Speech disorders Speech therapy for children Speech disorders--diagnosis Stuttering Communicative disorders Communicative disorders in children Language Acquisition Graduate Record Examination Request a book not owned by the Elmhurst College Library. Finding Articles ProQuest Education Complete includes indexing and selected full text of articles in professional journals. To access this database from off campus, go to Articles and Databases and choose ProQuest Education Complete from the alphabetical list. You may also want to look at Accessing Library Resources from Off Campus. CINAHL contains the full text of the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (1998-present) and Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools (1997-present). Available on campus only. Does the library own the journal I need? First, take a look at the Alphabetical List of Electronic Journals. If you do not find the journal you need, consult a reference librarian at 630-617-3173 or email your question. You can also order a copy of an article that is unavailable at the Elmhurst College Library. Back to the Top This page was created 09/04/2001 by Anne Jordan Baker and was last modified September, 2003 by Donna Goodwyn, Associate Librarian.