University of Tulsa LibGuides - Communication: A Guide to McFarlin Library Resources

Where are the Books?

Books related to communication studies may be found in McFarlin Library's west wing.

Communication books (and books concerning journalism, broadcasting, mass media, etc.) have call numbers beginning with P. The letters and numbers that follow indicate the specific subject area. For example:

P87-96: Communication. Mass media
PN1900-1992: Broadcasting
PN4699-5650: Journalism. The periodical press, etc.

Subject Headings

Library materials for Communication are listed on the Library Catalog under these suggested subject headings:

Broad Terms:

Communication
Journalism
Popular Culture
Telecommunication
Mass Media

Narrow terms:

Advertising
Business communication
Persuasion psychology
Public Relations
Reporters and Reporting
Women in mass media

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