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Office Hours (Fall 2021)*:
Monday and Wednesday from 1:45 PM to 3:45 PM virtually or by appointment. On occasion, times may vary. For complete schedule of office hours, click on the "Schedule Appointment" box on the left side of this guide.
Frequently Used Resources
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Communication & Mass Media CompleteArticle index with some full text in the fields of communication and mass media studies.
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LinkedIn LearningVideo tutorials on 3D animation, audio, business, CAD, photography, video creation, web design, and more
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O'Reilly for Higher EducationPreviously "Safari Books Online." E-reference library that houses a vast collection of technical books and videos.
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KanopyContains 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. -
StoryblocksAccess 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
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New York TimesAccess to NYTimes.com, including breaking news, multimedia, international content, reviews, blogs, apps, and more.
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Consumer Brand AnalyticsMarket size, demographics, social media and sports fan involvement for 200+ consumer brands in 19 product categories.
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Carrier Library - Where Are the Books?Quick overview of which subject areas are where.
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Rose Library - Where Are the Books?Quick overview of which subject areas are where.