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Journalism: Background Sources & Books

Overview of resources available at Fordham University Libraries and beyond for journalism and public media.

Welcome to the Journalism Research Guide

Welcome to the Journalism research guide at Fordham University Libraries.

This page covers:

  • How to access subscription based reference sources for background research
  • How to locate & access books (print & electronic) at Fordham and beyond

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Background Information & Reference Sources

Print and electronic reference sources (dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, etc) available at the libraries provide authoritative background information on a wide variety of topics. In some cases, these sources will suggest or link to additional resources for further reading.

  • Search the Library Catalog to locate print & electronic reference sources.
  • Search the databases below for electronic reference sources only.

Searching For Books Outside Fordham Libraries

Terminology

Books on Digital Reserve

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Library Liaison to Journalism

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Tierney Gleason
she/her/hers
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Contact:
Rose Hill Campus | Walsh Family Library | Room 129
tgleason11@fordham.edu
718.817.3574

Library Liaison to Journalism

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Jane Suda
she/her
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Contact:
Rose Hill Campus
Walsh Family Library
Room 128

jsuda@fordham.edu
718-817-3587
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Reference & Instruction Department

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