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Brian Flota -- Office Hours
Office Hours (Fall 2023):
Monday and Wednesday from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM in my office (Burruss Hall 016), virtually (via Zoom), or by appointment. Times may vary. For an up-to-date schedule of my office hours, click on the "Schedule Appointment" box on the left side of this guide.
Frequently Used Resources
- Communication & Mass Media Complete This link opens in a new window
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Article index with some full text in the fields of communication and mass media studies. - LinkedIn Learning This link opens in a new windowVideo tutorials on 3D animation, audio, business, CAD, photography, video creation, web design, and more
- O'Reilly for Higher Education This link opens in a new window
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Previously "Safari Books Online." E-reference library that houses a vast collection of technical books and videos. - Kanopy This link opens in a new windowContains over 25,000 videos, documentaries, training films, theatrical releases, and more.
Note: the login/sign up buttons at the top right of the Kanopy interface are for creating and logging in to personal accounts. It is not necessary to log in to view films if you're on campus. If you are off campus, you will be prompted to log in as a JMU user when you select a film. - Storyblocks This link opens in a new windowAccess to thousands of video clips, images, backgrounds, sound effects, and more.
TIP: If you see “Login” / “Plans & Pricing” in the top right corner of the screen, click “Login” and then “IP Authorization” and that should resolve your access.
Current Database Trials and New Resources
- New York Times This link opens in a new windowAccess to NYTimes.com, including breaking news, multimedia, international content, reviews, blogs, apps, and more.
To activate a renewable one-year pass, see these instructions. - Consumer Brand Analytics This link opens in a new windowMarket size, demographics, social media and sports fan involvement for 200+ consumer brands in 19 product categories.