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Communications

Introduction to research in Communications.

Finding Books and eBooks

When searching for eBooks, you can use many of the same strategies as you use for finding articles. You can also search using a title, author, or other publication information.

In the library, browse books related to communications using call numbers that start with:

  • P : Language (Philology & Linguistics)
    • P 87 - P 96 : Communication & Mass Media
    • P 94.7 : Interpersonal Communication
    • P 95 - P 95.6 : Oral Communication & Speech
    • P 99 - P 99.4 : Semiotics, Signs & Symbols
    • P 99.5 - P 99.6 : Nonverbal Communication
  • GN : Anthropology
    • GN 357 - GN 367 : Culture and Cultural Processes
    • GN 378 - GN 396 : Collected Ethnographies
    • GN 406 - GN 517 : Cultural Traits, Customs, and Institutions
      • GN 451 - GN 477.7 : Intellectual Life (including communication, recreation, philosophy, religion, knowledge, etc.)
    • GN 537 - GN 674 : Ethnic Groups & Races
    • GT : Manners & Customs (General)
  • H : Social Sciences
    • HE 7601 - HE 8700.9 : Telecommunication Industry
    • HN : Social History & Conditions
    • HQ : Family, Marriage, & Women
    • HT : Communities, Classes, & Races

eBook Collections

Check out these "best bets" databases for finding eBooks!

Additional databases containing eBooks can be found in A-Z Databases by limiting database type to eBooks.

Library Books

Public Libraries

If you live in Maryland, you can access many resources through your local public library - including eBooks! Public libraries will likely have more variety if you are looking for fiction, and can be helpful to supplement the nonfiction and educational eBooks provided by CSM Libraries.