Librarians offer in-depth research help.
During library open hours, ask at the main desk for help finding what you need. The desk is usually staffed by student workers - if you have in-depth research questions, just let them know that you want to meet with a librarian.
Click on the Ask a Question tab on the right side of a library web page. It will bring you either to live chat, or to a place where you can leave a message.
Text your question to 830-490-1213.
830-372-8100 (main desk)
Staff directory (list of individual library staff and faculty)
Finding and using books is can provide background material as you begin your research. The Blumberg Memorial Library has many e-books as well as print books. Use the Library Discovery tool to access the collections.
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Reference books can provide background material and be a launching point for further research. You can search for e-reference items in Library Discovery by finding the Source Types limiter in the sidebar and limiting to Reference Entries.
The following are some examples of reference books in Communication.
The library catalog is the gateway to finding books on your subject. Search Library Discovery for books by using key words on your research topic. You can limit the results to books on the left side of the results page.
Blumberg Memorial Library arranges materials by the Library of Congress Classification System. Books on generally fall into the following call numbers:
| LC Call Numbers | Description |
|---|---|
| P87 → 96 | Communication. Mass Media |
| P94.7 | Interpersonal Communication |
| P95 → 95.6 | Oral Communication. Speech |
| P99.5 → 99.6 | Nonverbal Communication |
| P301 → 301.5 | Style. Composition. Rhetoric |
Additional Call Numbers to Consider:
| LC Call Numbers | Description |
|---|---|
| BF637.C45 | Psychology. Communication. Interpersonal Communication. |
| HF5717 → HF5734.7 | Business Communication |
| HM736 → HM743 | Social Networks. Online Social Networks. |
| PN4699 → 5650 | Journalism. The Periodical Press, etc. |
| TR1 → 1050 | Photography |
| TR845 → 899 | Cinematography. Motion Pictures |
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