International Encyclopedia of Communication is highly recommended for background reading on all aspects of media, communication, and journalism.
These academic databases are recommended for COMS & JOUR - see also: Databases for Media, Communication, & Journalism.
Journalism (a handbook)
Latest in the Handbooks of Communication Sciences series
Kanopy, an on-demand streaming video service for educational institutions, is now accessible at UC. Subject categories available are: Documentaries / Early Film / Film Studies / Foreign Language Film / Movies.