Media Literacy

Searching for Books?

Books about advertising

Books about children, teenagers and the media

Books about the influence of the media

Books about journalism and media

Books about media and the society

Books about violence in the media

Books about women and the media

Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?

Use Information Databases to search thousands of current and expert articles on your topic at one time.
 

Related Programs

Digital Media: the New Democracy

 From Agora to Blogosphere and Beyond! Part of Media Literacy Week 2009 - come for a discussion presented by Brian Frank about the ways in which digital media is changing the nature of public discourse and the structure of society. Will the transformation be as profound as the first dawn of democracy? How can we make the best use of these new platforms and tools? Find out more.

We offer programs about the media regularly. View them here. We also offer class visits for elementary and high school students at the Central Library on topics such as general media literacy and internet safety. Learn about class visits or teen group tours to the Library.


Recommended Websites

Media Awareness Network
Clearinghouse of ideas from the experts at the Media Awareness Network. Offers teaching units, student handouts and background material for media education from K-12. Check out Jo Cool, an interactive online module for students to test their Web surfing skills and knowledge of Web issues, and Barry's Bulletin, a monthly newsletter by Canadian media educator Barry Duncan that explores events and issues from popular culture.

Center for Media and Democracy
An American based organization with a mission to promote transparency and an informed debate by exposing corporate spin and government propaganda and by engaging the public in collaborative, fair and accurate reporting.

Center for Media Literacy
A site from a long-established California-based organization, offering a resource catalogue, reading room with articles on media literacy topics, and annotated links.

Media Education Foundation
The Media Education Foundation produces and distributes documentary films and other educational resources to inspire critical reflection on the social, political and cultural impact of American mass media.

Who Owns What
From Columbia Journalism Review, this site provides information about what major media corporations own. Its focus is US corporations so not information on Canadian companies is available.

New Mexico Media Literacy Project
One of the oldest and most successful media literacy organizations in the USA. Their mission is to cultivate critical thinking and activism in our media culture to build healthy and just communities through training, presentations and a mulitude of resources.

Adbusters Magazine
Based out of Vancouver BC, this provactive magazine provides anti-consumerism and pro-social advertising. The magazine concerns itself with the physical and cultural erosion of the world due to commercial intersts.

Media that Matters Film Festival
Media that Matters showcases independent short films on diverse topics. Most filmmakers are under the age of 21.

In My Community

London Commons
The London Commons is a local media collective looking to provide a free and open space for Londoners to have a voice.