When not searching the catalog for a specific item, keyword searching is recommended.
You may need to broaden your search or try alternate keywords before finding books on a particular topic. Check out this helpful tutorial if you get stuck on research: Research Help Guide.
Sample keywords:
Publishing industry
Women AND journalism
Foreign news
Broadcast journalism
Journalism AND freedom of speech
Investigative reporting
Sensationalism in journalism
Browsing can be a great way to find books on your area of interest!
The books at UWM Libraries are all shelved according to the Library of Congress Classification System.
PN 4699 to PN 5650 is the classification range for journalism in this system. This section of books can be found on the Third Floor, West Wing of the library.
Broken down a little more:
PN 4699 to PN 4734 is journalism generally.
PN 4735 to PN 4748 is the freedom of the press and the relation of government and the press.
PN 4775 to PN 4784 is for the books on technique or practical knowledge of journalism.
PN 4825 to PN 4830 is for amateur journalism.
PN 4832 to PN 4836 is for books about magazines and periodicals in the context of journalism.
PN 4840 to PN 5650 is for books on journalism by country, region, and cultural group.
No online full text? Not in the library? Check out these other options for obtaining materials!
UW System Borrowing: University of Wisconsin System Borrowing allows library users with a valid UWM ID to request, borrow and return materials from any participating library within the UW System. These requests usually take 3-5 business days. Users may request these materials online and pick them up (and return them) at the Circulation Desk. UWM students and faculty also have access to any UW System library. Use your UWM ID card to gain entrance and check out materials from any UW System library.
Interlibrary Loan: When articles and materials are not available through UW System Borrowing, obtain them by making a request through ILLiad. For more on ILLiad, click here. (Exception: Items that are held at the UWM Libraries, but are on reserve or are checked out, may NOT be requested through Interlibrary Loan).