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This LibGuide is intended to help students majoring in Communication Studies make effective use of the library's resources while researching information for class assignments.
In addition to this guide, students studying Communication may also find the LibGuides for Political Science and Family Topics helpful in their research.
To the right is a menu explaining what the hours of the Info & Research Help Desk are and what time students may contact the Info & Research Help Desk directly for research assistance. Each of the above tabs details a component of the research process and will navigate you through the library's resources. Below is a description of each of the tags in this guide.
Where to Start Your Book Search
There are four places to start your search for books. Each has a different specialty and scope.
- URI Libraries Search
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Locate books, videos, online resources and more available through the URI Libraries.
- WorldCat.org This link opens in a new window
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- What’s included? Freely available version of WorldCat, listing books and other materials in member libraries worldwide. Updated daily.
- Google Books
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Offers a somewhat random search of books scattered across the country. Some full text searching of books, and some full text viewing of out-of-copyright materials. You may be able to request books viewed via Interlibrary Loan.
If you see something you'd like, but can't get access via the URI Libraries, you may request materials using InterLibrary Loan. See this page for more information:
- Interlibrary Loan
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Department Publications
These are the latest publications from faculty members in this department.
Created By
Elise Petrarca 01/12
Updated, Taylor St. Pierre 2/18