Quick and Easy Access to Resources on Media and Activism in the University of Pennsylvania ‘Activism and Resource Guide’
This guide functions as a tool for those interested to search scholarly resources and websites which explore the cross-over between all types of media and activism.
Why is it useful?
This site has a huge range of resources such as books, articles and websites on the topic of media and activism which can be easily searched. It also has general texts which can act as an introduction to using and analysing media for activism so is both helpful to filmmakers and those who study film.
Function and Usability:
It is easy to use and directs users to specific subjects they are interested in by allowing them to cross reference an issue with the type of media they want to explore.
A Potential Pitfall:
One pitfall with this resource is its inconsistent accessibility. For a member of the public it would be expensive to purchase the books recommended and buy licenses for journals that do not have free access, meaning it could be limiting for independent filmmakers on a tight budget. However, this is an overwhelmingly helpful resource that makes finding research and analyses of all kinds of media with a diverse range of issues very simple.
The guide is available here: http://https://guides.library.upenn.edu/mediaactivism