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Last updated: Fri 19th March 2010

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Subject Help. The following person will be able to provide support with finding subject information and guidance on how to use the resources listed below.

Contact: Debbie Roberts
Telephone: 01782 294809
E-mail: d.e.roberts1@staffs.ac.uk
Location: D115, Thompson Library

Electronic Information

A variety of subject related information can now be accessed via the internet. The following is a list of recommended resources.

Electronic Books

We have a range of services which provide access to electronic books. To see our collection visit e-texts and e-books

Recommended e-books:

Ebrary
Encyclopedia of Television.
A free online encyclopedia

Online Library - eResources

These can be searched to find articles and information on particular subjects.

To access visit Online Library - eResources

Recommended databases:

Art Full text to search for articles on film, television and radio, some of these articles will provide full text on screen
International Film Archive to search for articles on film, television and radio (no full text, but bibliographic details only)
GMID Global Market Information Database is an online business information system providing business intelligence on countries, consumers and industries.
Lexis Nexis for full text newspapers. Search for new and old stories in all the major national and regional newspapers in the UK and abroad.
Mediatel an industry standard tool to find statistical information on reading, listening and viewing habits
Mintel for consumer market research report

To access contact the library help desk. Telephone 01782 294771

Electronic Journals

Some of our journals are accessible via the internet including Lexis Nexis for newspapers. To see our collection visit electronic journals

Other electronic journals

Screening the Past An International, refereed, electronic journal of visual media and history

You may also find the following web sites useful:

Bill Douglas Centre Located at the University of Exeter the centre contains an enormous collection relating to the history of film and visual media. There are also links to other related websites.
BUFVC The website of the British Universities Film and Video Council which aims to promote the production, study and use of film related media in Higher Education and research. The site also includes TRILT the television and radio index that enables you to trace past programmes.
British Film Institute Tasked with preserving the UK’s film heritage. The site provides comprehensive information on BFI’s activities plus a gateway to further film sites and the National Library’s book catalogue containing over 42,000 entries.
CinemaSpace From the University of Berkley, the site is devoted to the study of cinema and new media
Intute: a gateway to arts, humanities and the social sciences where you will find quality assured websites in your subject area.
Media UK Internet Directory Survey of all UK TV, radio, newspaper and magazine websites. Short features giving pithy but essential background on subjects such as satellite TV and tips for creating radio features.
Moving History The guide aims to encourage scholarly research into archive film. It is hoped that the information found here will be of interest to all researchers who seek to expand their understanding and use of moving image material
Newsfilm online
Provides 3,000 hours of ITN content online
OFCOM
Regulatory and licensing authority
Radio Academy The professional body for those working in, or with an interest in radio
Radio Times Film Site For reviews
RAJAR (Radio Ass. Joint Audience Research) This is a statistical site listing all national and commercial radio viewing figures
Screen Site Produced by the University of Alabahma, dedicated to collecting links and resources concerned with the study of film and television
UK Film Council The site provides details of the council’s remit and the various production funds available. “Lowdown” the low budget funding guide gives advice on funding your low budget film. Also provides an extensive directory
Voice of the Shuttle Highly comprehensive listings with pages covering cyberculture, media and cultural studies

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