Media and Communication Studies
We make literature, databases and other search options for research in Media and Communication Studies available to you.
If you want to learn more about research in your field of study or need tips on academic writing and research, you are welcome to attend our courses. We are happy to offer individual advice.
Research
Databases
Use the database information system (DBIS) to find more databases on Media and Communication Studies and databases on other subject areas.
Please see the electronic journals on the subject areas General and General and Comparative Linguistics and Literary Studies.
E-journals
In the Electronic Journal Library (EZB), you will find e-journals on Media and Communication Studies as well as on Journalism.
Please see the electronic journals on the subject areas General and General and Comparative Linguistics and Literary Studies.
E-books
The University Library has a large collection of e-books for all subject areas, including Media and Communication Studies. You can search for e-books in the Primo catalog and access them from the network of the University of Mannheim.
For more information, please refer to the Information on using e-books and databases.
Locating resources
The A3 Library hosts literature on Media and Communication Studies which you can use on site. The items are freely accessible and organized according to subject area. Borrowing from this collection is only possible for academic staff of the University of Mannheim.
The Central Lending Library Schloss Westflügel hosts more literature on Media and Communication Studies which you can borrow with your ecUM or your library card.
The textbook collection in the Central Lending Library Schloss Westflügel hosts multiple copies of the most important textbooks. Students of the University of Mannheim and cooperating institutions are eligible to borrow from the textbook collection.
In the Primo catalog, you can search for the literature available at the University Library.
Local research institutions
Courses and tutorials
The University Library offers regular trainings on research in Media and Communication Studies. You can watch our online tutorials at any time. We are happy to offer individual advice.
Academic writing and research
The collection of the University Library includes a variety of guidebooks on academic writing and research, for example in the A3 Library or the textbook collection at AK 39580.
The University Library offers various training and consulting services.
In case of absence, please contact Dr. Hendrik Platte.
