Media resources

Library resources for Media

Use Library Search to find:

• books, magazines, DVDs and all other physical material held at the three UWE Bristol libraries
• a vast amount of online content such as e-books and journal articles.

Journals and magazines (print and online)

These provide information on specialist topics and can contain more up to date information than books. Relevant titles for Media include Broadcast, Journal of Cinema and Media Studies, Media, Culture and Society, Sight and Sound, and Visual Communication.

Many journals and magazines are available online, but some are also (or only) in print in the Library. Library Search or library staff can assist with helping you locate the journals in each library or online.

Databases

Databases provide reliable information from collections of journal articles, images, audio and film, and more.

Databases for media

Art, Design & Architecture Collection consist of four databases (including Arts & Humanities database) with content covering the fields of visual and applied arts. Coverage includes film, graphic design, media, printmaking, and photography.

Box of Broadcasts is a service which allows you to request recordings of upcoming TV and Radio programmes and watch archived broadcasts online.

British Humanities Index contains full-text journals, weekly magazines and quality newspapers. Coverage includes media production, culture, and the creative industries.

Communication & Mass Media Complete contains full-text journals articles on topics relating to communication, mass media, and other closely related fields of study.

Financial Times (via Nexis) provides access to news, analysis and comment from the online edition of the Financial Times (with a one-month embargo).

Independent Local Radio is an archive of local radio from 1973 to 1996.

Independent Voices contains over 700 alternative press newspapers, magazines and journals which were produced during the latter half of the 20th century.

JSTOR contains full-text academic journal articles on a wide range of subjects. Coverage includes media, film and journalism.

Kanopy is a streaming service providing access to films and documentaries. Content includes major blockbusters and films from the Criterion collection.

Nexis contains full-text newspaper and magazine articles with coverage of local, regional, national and international titles. 

The Times Digital Archive provides access to a full-text facsimile of more than 200 years of news coverage and primary source information from The Times.

Workbooks, guides and tutorials

LinkedIn Learning – online courses and video tutorials for creative, technology and business skills.

Special collections

• Film, TV and radio resources – access to a variety of resources including Box of Broadcasts, Kanopy and other audio and moving image collections.
• Artists' books, Visionaire editions, photobooks and zines are in the Special Collections area of Bower Ashton Library. All items are listed on Library Search or you can browse the collection during the library staffed hours.
• Image resources – a curated list of image databases and links, including advice on copyright issues.
• News and news archives – print and online current and archival news sources.

Subject support

Your librarians:

• Culture, Media and Creative Industries – Kelly Greenwood
• Digital Media – Kelly Greenwood
• Media Production – Jackie King.

Contact the Library.