Article databases
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Cross searches many relevant databases.
Google Scholar
The famous Internet search engine, restricted to academic material only.
Scopus
Multidisciplinary database covering scholarly literature, global patents, and websites.
Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre Plus
A good general source of information on Australian & New Zealand topics.
Index New Zealand
Indexes a wide range of New Zealand journals and newspapers.
Newztext
Searchable full-text of a wide range of New Zealand journals, magazines, radio transcripts, and newspapers.
PsycINFO
Primary database for psychology. Includes coverage of communication, behavioural sciences and organisational psychology.
MLA International Bibliography (Modern Languages Association)
Primary database for modern languages, literature, linguistics and other communicative behaviour.
Emerald Insight
Some coverage of business communication and organisational development.
Terms and conditions for library online resources
Legal guidelines about how and by whom Library-subscribed article databases may be used.
Books and ebooks
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Background information
International Encyclopedia of Communication
The electronic version of a 12-volume print encyclopedia. Very comprehensive.
Encyclopedia of Political Communication
An excellent and comprehensive overview of this aspect of the field.
Encyclopedia of Social Psychology
Aimed at undergraduates and others new to the field, its articles are clear and easy to understand.
Encyclopedia of Communication Theory
Very good coverage of communication and its intersection with other academic disciplines.
Concepts and definitions
Dictionary of Media and Communication Studies
A U.K. publication with detailed entries, and very good on theoretical concepts. It includes a topic guide which lists all entries under 26 major headings, and a chronology.
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Oxford Reference Online Premium
A collection of different dictionaries, including definitions of terms from many academic fields.
Television programmes
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Research methods
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