Communications and Media: Home

This guide provides selected  reference and research resources for students of Communications and Media. The resources cover communication technology, digital media, and the social and cultural aspects of communication.

The library collections at the Caulfield and Matheson Library provide support for teaching and research in Communications and Media. 

Links to resources for research and learning skill development, information on Library services and contacts, are listed below.

• Library Services for all Students including classes, and drop-in sessions for assignment advice
• Library Services for Researchers including the Research Lifecycle
• Research and Learning Online
  • academic integrity including citing and referencing
  • study skills
  • research and writing for assignments
  • assignment structures and samples
  • graduate research and writing.

Specialist library guides:

• EndNote Library Guide
• Theses Library Guide
• Copyright Library Guide.

For expert advice on effective information research for assignments and research projects go to Finding and evaluating information.

Subject Librarians

Janet McGarry, Caulfield

Ayako Rankins, Matheson

Librarians assist students with:

• how and where to start researching your topic
• effective use of databases and the Internet
• finding and evaluating information
• using the Library's collections.

Head to Research and Learning Online (RLO), the Library's treasure-trove of study tips.

Then: 

• Drop in to any Library's Research & Learning Point or Information Point.
• Check out your Library program of classes and workshops.
• Contact your Librarian.
• Send a question to ask.monash.