Communication Collection Development Guidelines: Communication Collection Development Plan

Program Description:

The Department of Communication offers:

• a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Communication Arts with concentrations in Broadcast Media, Corporate Communication, Information Specialist, Journalism, Public Relations, and Sports Communication.  
• a Minor in Communication Arts, Event Planning, Journalism, Popular Culture, and Weather Broadcasting.
• a Master's in Communication Arts with specializations in Corporate Communication and General Communication, or concentrations in Marketing Communication and Media Management.

Accrediting body:

N/A

Degrees offered:

B.A., B.S., and M.A.

Overall Collecting Level Desired:

2: Basic Information Level;  3: Instructional Support Level (see description of collecting levels)

Target Areas:

• Audio/Video Media
• Broadcast Media
• Communication Education
• Corporate Communication
• Media Technologies
• Print and Web Journalism
• Public Relations (PR) 

Focus Areas:

• Event Planning
• Photojournalism
• Popular Culture
• Service Learning
• Social Media
• Sports Communication

Related Subject Areas

N/A

Languages:

English

Geographical Emphasis:

United States

Chronological Emphasis:

Pre-1900 - present

Noted Publishers:

Allen & Unwin, Oxford University Press, and Silman-James Press

Preferred Dates of Publication:

2009 - present

Types of Resources:

Monographs, handbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias, anthologies, videos; textbooks may be considered for information not readily obtainable elsewhere

Notes and Other Considerations:

None

Review Sources:

Choice Reviews Online

Department of Communication

Subject Librarian:
Christina Chester-Fangman

Faculty Representative:
Dr. Tracy Nichols
 

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