Printing Technology, Printing Management, and New Media
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Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century Photography / Lynne Warren, editor. New York: Routledge, 2006. Call # TR642 .E5 2006.
Focal Encyclopedia of Photography: Digital Imaging, Theory and Applications, History, and Science / Michael R. Peres, editor-in-chief. Publisher Amsterdam; Boston: Elsevier/Focal Press, c2007. Call # TR9 .F6 2007.
GATF Encyclopedia of Graphic Communications / Richard M. Romano, editor-in-chief; Frank J. Romano, editor; Thomas M. Destree, Erika L. Kendra, associate editors; Robert J. Romano, technical illustrator. Pittsburgh: GATFPress, c1998. Call # Z118 .G29 1998.
Handbook of Graphic Arts Equations / by Manfred H. Breede. Pittsburgh : GATF Press, c1999. Call # Z245 .B74 1999.
Handbook of Print Media: Technologies and Production Methods / Helmut Kipphan (ed.). Berlin, New York: Springer, c2001. Call # Z244 .H2513 2001 .
National Association of Printers and Lithographers : State of the Industry Report. Paramus, N.J. : National Association of Printers & Lithographers, [1990]-. Call # Z244.6 .U5 N37 2007.
Prentice Hall Graphic Communications Dictionary / Daniel J. Lyons. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall, c2000. Call # Z118 .L96 2000.
Rookledge's International Handbook of Type Designers : A Biographical Directory / by Ron Eason & Sarah Rookledge; edited by Phil Baines & Gordon Rookledge. Carshalton Beeches, Surrey, England : Sarema Press, 1991.. Call # Z250.A2 E27 1991.
Understanding the Language of Printers and Graphic Arts Professionals: A Glossary of Printing and Graphic Arts Terminology. Phoenix, Ariz. : Graphic Arts Educational Enterprises, c1999. Call # NC997.A5 U55 1999.
Walden's Paper Catalog. National Directory. Publisher Ramsey, NJ: Walden-Mott Corp., 2002. Call # TS1088 .W35 2002.
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Academic OneFile
A large database with broad subject coverage, containing many full-text resources. Resources include: articles from over 8,000 academic titles in numerous disciplines, magazine articles, information from reference books including subject-area encyclopedias, news from certain national and international newspapers and newsletters, as well as selected transcripts from television and radio broadcasts from NPR, CNN, & CBC, plus selected podcasts from these highly-regarded news sources.General OneFile
A very large full-text database with over 50 million articles covering a myriad of subjects, General OneFile indexes both newspapers and journals. Coverage is from 1980 to present. A few journals, especially older dates, give only selective full-text.General Reference Center Gold
A multiple subject database that integrates a variety of sources in one easy-to-use interface. Use General Reference Center Gold to find articles from newspapers, reference books, and periodicals, many with full-text and images. Subjects include current events, popular culture, business and industry, arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.WilsonSelect Plus
This completely full-text database includes articles from a wide range of subject fields including science, humanities, education and business. Coverage is from 1994 to the present.
Graphic Comm Central The hub on the Web for graphic communication teachers, students, industry personnel, and others interested in graphic communication education.
iDiscover! Graphic Communications In this site, you'll find articles, photographs, illustrations, presentations, movies, and links to help you better understand the multi-faceted and ever-changing world of graphic communications, printing, and publishing.
NAPL - National Association of Photo-Lithographers A not-for-profit trade association serving companies in the printing and graphic communications industry, NAPL offers a comprehensive slate of business-building solutions.
Rochester Institute of Technology For a current list of research publications under "Popular Links."
Web-Enabled Print Architecture This study analyzes the current state of Web-enabled print within the printing industry. The researcher developed and used an instrument to analyze a number of Web-enabled print service providers.
Print Advertising Media Substitution This study examines changes to the advertising media mix of leading national advertisers between 2003 and 2005.The researchers analyzed the changes in distribution of advertising spending by medium and identified any differences that were present in media mixes among industries.
Communication Arts Available in FLITE - Bound Periodical 1981-current.
Website: http://www.commarts.com.Folio Available in FLITE - Cassette and Online 1981-current.
Website: http://www.foliomag.com/.Graphic Arts Monthly: The Magazine of the Printing Industry Available in FLITE-Bound Periodical 1987-current. Online in numerous FLITE databases.
Website: http://magazine-directory.com/Graphic-Arts-Monthly.htm.PSA Journal (Photographic Society of America) Available in FLITE - Cassette and Online 1980-current.
Seybold Report Available in FLITE - Online for current year.
Website: http://www.seyboldreports.com/.Visual Communications Journal . Online from 2008.
Website: http://www.igaea.org/HTML/Journal.html.
Back | Library Home | Reference HomeAmerican Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) The professional association for design and the place design professionals turn to first to exchange ideas and information, participate in critical analysis and research and advance education and ethical practice.Association for Graphic Arts Training (AGAT)
Founded in 1986 to pro-actively address a greater need for employee productivity, given the shrinking pool of labor and advancing technologies available within the industry.Association for Suppliers of Printing and Publishing Technologies (NPES)
A U.S. trade association specifically representing companies which manufacture or distribute equipment, systems, software and supplies for all processes used in printing, publishing and package printing/converting.Basic Requirements for International Design and Graphic Solutions (BRIDGS)
Provide tools for graphic communications professionals to stay current with the demands of the marketplace and make effective use of desktop technology.General Requirements for Applications in Commercial Offset Lithography (GRACol)
Helps print buyers, designers, and specifiers work more effectively with print suppliers. This book has become the standard of reference and educational medium on the modern lithographic process. It is a tool-kit of standards, tips, and answers to common problems.Graphic Arts Information Network (GAIN)
A service of the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF). Today, PIA/GATF is the world's largest graphic arts trade association.Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF)
From its small beginnings in 1924 as the Lithographic Technical Foundation, this industry-inspired and member-directed foundation has grown into one of the world's leading centers for graphic communications research and education. See GAIN.International Cooperation for the Integration of Processes in Prepress (CIP4) and Job Definition Format (JDF)
Brings together vendors, consultants and end-users in the print communications, Graphic Arts industry, and associated sectors, covering a variety of equipment, software, peripherals, and processes.International Prepress Association (IPA)
A community of pre-media professionals within the creative, corporate, print publishing, packaging and in-plant sectors within the graphic communication industry. IPA is a forum for peer networking and a vital source of business, technical, and management resources for graphic solutions providers.National Association of Printers & Lithographers (NAPL)
A not-for-profit trade association serving companies in the $100 billion+ printing and graphic communications industry, NAPL offers a comprehensive slate of business-building solutions that provides company leaders with the strategies, insights, and guidance they can use to make informed business decisions, minimize risk, anticipate change, and profitably grow their business.Printing Industries of Michigan (PIM)
Makes resources available to help solve business problems, upgrade management techniques, improve employee communications, cut costs and increase profits.Waterless Printing Association (WPA)
Founded in 1993 to serve the needs of its world wide membership. The waterless printing process ranks as one of the most significant printing innovations in the past 500 years.
Compiled by: Deborah McGowan, Librarian
Last update: March 25, 2008