To find a specific book in the library, write down the entire call number and note the location (stacks, reference, etc.) and look for the book. Ask at the Library Service Desk if you need help!
Use keywords to find titles and browse nearby shelves for more books. Books are shelved by subject - see below.
AUP Library books are organized by Dewey Decimal Numbers. Unfortunately, Communications doesn't have one area in the Dewey Decimal System (like Literature is in the 800s, History in the 900s) - here are a few possible Communications Dewey areas:
302.2 Communication
302.23 Media (Means of communication)
302.231 Digital media
302.232 Print media
302.234 Motion pictures, radio, television
658.827 Use of brands and trademarks
658.83 Market research
LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that will help you find full-text articles even if you are not searching through the library catalog.
To add the browser extension - select your browser - follow the instructions - once it is added select American University of Paris.
NewsGuard is a browser extension available to current AUP faculty, staff and students that shows ratings of news and information source pages as you scroll through the web.
To get the browser extension please follow the instructions on the link above.
The International Encyclopedia of Communication
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The SAGE Handbook of Conflict Communication
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If we don't have a book you need, we may be able to borrow it from another library for you. Look it up in Primo OneSearch first to see if it might be in an electronic collection. If we don't have it, order it from us using Interlibrary Loan.
If you need help in finding what you need, please ask for Research Help. An AUP librarian may be able to find what you need. We are happy to help you!
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