A new version of this guide is availabe at: http://research.dom.edu/mediastudies

 

Article Databases

Article databases are available in the Articles section of the Library Web site and MyDU.  When accessing article databases off-campus, you will be asked to enter your Dominican network ID and password.

 

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Educators Guide to Free Internet Resources: Elementary/Middle School Edition / Nehmer, Kathleen Suttles

Reference LB 1042.72.I578 2007/2008

This source contains free programs, lesson plans, articles, tutorials, teacher's guides, web sites, and more. Nearly 1,350 of them are fully described in this Guide to the Internet. All listings are new to this edition. Subjects covered include: geography, language arts, science, geography, going online, consumer education, and much more. There are three indices in the back of the book: title, subject, and source. This will be helpful for school library students looking to enhance their knowledge of available websites compatible with their curriculum.

 

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology / Khosrow-Pour, Mehdi

Reference Z 1006.E566 2005

This five volume reference set includes over 550 articles on a vast number of topics. Some subject categories include knowledge management, multimedia technologies and Web applications. This will serve the student whom needs an introduction to their topic well. Contributors consist of 900 authors representing 50 countries. The publisher provides complimentary online access "for the life of the edition" to all libraries which purchase this product.

 

Encyclopedia of New Media / Jones, Steve

Reference QA 76.575.E5368 2003

This single volume reference piece will give the student a documented foundation of the digital revolution . With approximately 250 signed articles, which are arranged alphabetically, there are 12 general categories. A digital media student may be interested in cyberculture, networks and networking, or technology. Going beyond the basic descriptions of the terms, the contributors included social and historical aspects, which can provide a broader understanding of the impact it has had on communication and the media.

 

Find It Online: The Complete Guide to Online Research / Schelein, Alan M.

Reference ZA 4375.S35 2002

This tool offers suggestions on defining a search strategy and an overview of various search engines which may be used for a particular search. This source also discusses managing and filtering information, evaluating accuracy and credibility, and privacy and protection. Basic definitions, as well as, specialized tools are provided. There is a helpful glossary and index in the back of the book. There are also about 70 pages of Web addresses for locating public records, employment, and miscellaneous topics.

 

The Internet: A Historical Encyclopedia / Poole, Hilary

Reference TK 5105.875.I57.I5972 2005

This source is divided into three volumes: biographies, issues, and chronology. It is an expanded version of the 1999 edition. Overall there are 200 essays which offer profiles of key figures, topics such as cookies, content filtering, and cyberterrorism, and a chronology from 1843-2004. The "biographies" volume  by Laura Lambert provides information on cyber pioneers, hackers, and online business people. The "issues" book, authored by Chris Woodford, contains background, a brief history, and trends of the internet. The "chronology" section, edited by Hilary Poole, offers detailed entries by year, beginning with 1843 and ending in 1994. Pictures provide a visual cue for the content. There is an extensive "further reading" section after each entry which includes: in these volumes, books, articles, reports, documents, and statistics, and Websites.

 

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms / McGraw-Hill

Reference Q 123.M34 2003

This 6th edition, single volume dictionary includes new terms, technologies, and revisions of definitions for older terms. Many entries include multiple definitions depending on the field they pertain to. The 3,000 illustrations are located in the margins and provide a detailed example. The dictionary provides brief, but specific entries. Digital media students would be able to refer to this material for basic definitions for terms such as Web page, Web server, Internet, or digital communications.

 

McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology / McGraw-Hill

Reference Q 121.M3 2007

This 20 volume reference material will be valuable as a first step in research of basic digital media studies. Internet security, digital computer terms, and wireless communications are just some of the topics a student may be interested in.  Some topics have been added or revised. In addition, there are some topics which have not been amended such as: compact disc or computer graphics. There are 13,000 illustrations located among the 7,100 articles. The index includes an analytical index with 170,000 terms, a topical index, study guides for six general subject areas, and a section on scientific notation.

 

 

McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science and Technology / McGraw-Hill

Reference Q 121.M21 2007

This single volume yearbook can serve two very specific digital topics: digital geological mapping (digital map making, data organization and data display) and intelligent search engines (smarter search engines, natural language feedback and adaptive search engines.)

Along with these entries are graphics with detailed examples. Otherwise, there are about 105 entries with various scientific based themes.

 

 

Web Sites

 

Center for Digital Storytelling

http://www.storycenter.org/

This site defines "digital storytelling," and provides articles and case studies about the process. There are also links to related Web pages, some providing examples of digital storytelling projects. There is also information about the center's workshops and other resources to aid individuals and organizations in using digital media to tell meaningful stories. Maintained by The Center for Digital Storytelling, Berkeley, California. 

 

Center for History and New Media

http://chnm.gmu.edu/

The site offers a number of online databases and other resources, a collection of essays on history and new media; and a popular set of free digital tools for historians and teachers. Maintained by George Mason University. 

 

CNET Networks

http://www.cnet.com/

This site provides various options for research and interactive practice. Cnet news provides the latest technology headlines. The website also offers downloads, consumer product comparisons, tips and tricks, and blogs. Maintained by CNET Networks.

 

The Digital Media Association

http://www.digmedia.org

This site offers articles concerning current U.S. and international online media policies. There are also press releases, a calendar of events, and industry news. Maintained by The Digital Media Association-a national trade organization devoted to online audio and video industries. Some members include: Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft.

 

The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation 

http://www.kff.org/about/entmediastudies.cfm

This site offers a section called, "Program for the Study of Entertainment Media and Health." The Foundation conducts research concerning the relationship between entertainment media and health, with a special focus on children and media. The purpose of the research is to provide data to help inform policymakers, journalists, the research community, healthcare providers, the media industry, and the public. Maintained by The Kaiser Family Foundation.

 

Inside Digital Media 

http://insidedigitalmedia.com/

This site is a place where you can see and hear interviews with thought leaders in the Digital Media industries. You can stream the interviews from this site, download the files or subscribe to the podcast. There are video, audio and synchronized Powerpoint presentations with voiceover of the conversation between the author and the guest. The site also offers a number of research-based reports. Maintained by Phil Leigh who holds an MBA from the Kellogg school and a BSEE from Florida Institute of Technology.

 

Media Services: Information Technology Services, UC Santa Cruz 

http://media.ucsc.edu/glossary.html

A browsable glossary of terms related to the study of "digital" or "new multimedia."  Maintained by the Department of Media Services, University of California, Santa Cruz.

 

Ren Reynolds 

http://www.ren-reynolds.com/game_studies.htm

This website offers a bibliography and an extensive collection of links on topics related to "the academic study of computer games." Includes links to journals and journal articles, market data, and Web sites about video and computer game history, addiction, violence, art, and related topics. Maintained by a technology and telecommunications consultant, Ren Reynolds.

 

 

 

Created by Teresa Gerardi, GSLIS.  Email: csietmann@dom.edu