Guides: COM 205 Storytelling Through Media: Finding E-Books

Digital Encyclopedias & Reference Materials

Encyclopedia of Communication Theory This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive overview of contemporary communication theory.
AFI Catalog of Feature Films
American feature and short films from 1893-1970, compiled by the American Film Institute. Includes information on cast, crew, plot summaries, subjects, genres and historical notes.
Encyclopedia of Popular Music (4th ed.) This link opens in a new window
Entries cover all genres and periods of popular music from 1900 to the present day.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Access to encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
Schirmer Encyclopedia of Film This link opens in a new window
Introduction to film and film studies, covering production, national traditions, studios, genres, critical theory and film history.

ProQuest E-Book Central This link opens in a new window
Includes e-books formerly in Pepperdine's ebrary and EBL collections.This database is only available to current Pepperdine students, faculty, and staff.
E-Book Collection (EBSCO)
A collection of e-books from EBSCOhost.