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Journal ListFind a journal or newspaper using the searchable A-Z list of the library's periodical collection. Holding information for almost 16,000 full text periodical titles.
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This page will teach you how to find Articles and Journals for your LIS coursework, research and professional development. Below, you will also find a list of recommended databases.
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Finding Journals
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Information Technology and LibrariesInformation Technology and Libraries publishes material related to all aspects of libraries and information technology, including digital libraries, metadata, authorization and authentication, electronic journals and electronic publishing, telecommunications, distributed systems and networks, computer security and intellectual property rights, technical standards, geographic information systems, desktop applications, online catalogs and bibliographic systems, optical information systems, software engineering, universal access to technology, futuristic forecasting, library consortia, vendor relations, and technology and the arts.
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International Journal on Digital LibrariesThe International Journal on Digital Libraries (IJDL) examines the theory and practice of acquisition, definition, organization, management, preservation, and dissemination of digital information via global networking. It covers all aspects of digital libraries (DLs), from large-scale heterogeneous data and information management & access to linking and connectivity to security, privacy and policies, to its application, use, and evaluation.
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Library Hi TechLibrary Hi Tech (LHT) is an international, double-anonymous peer-reviewed journal that welcomes empirical, conceptual and methodological contributions on any topics relevant to the broad disciplines of information and communication technologies. However, LHT is particularly concerned with information management, technologies, and systems that support libraries and cultural memory, education and the academy, health and medicine, government/public sectors, and non-government organizations (NGOs). LHT covers the IT-enabled creation, curation, representation, communication, storage, retrieval, analysis, and use of records, documents, files, data, learning objects, and other contents. It also acts as a forum for interdisciplinary and emerging topics such as socio-information studies, educational technologies, knowledge management, big data, artificial intelligence, personal information protection, digital literacy, other media and technology innovation topics in their applications to libraries, as well as other education, information, government and NGOs. LHT welcomes research that applies a broad array of approaches and epistemologies, including any mix of qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, action, participatory, evaluation, design, development or other established methodologies.
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OCLC Systems & ServicesOCLC Systems & Services is an academic journal. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Digital library & Metadata.
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Communications in Information LiteracyCommunications in Information Literacy (CIL) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal devoted to the advancement of information literacy research, practice, theory, and opinion. The journal’s primary focus is information literacy in higher education. We will also consider manuscripts about information literacy in related settings if there is a clear connection to the postsecondary environment. We welcome manuscripts on teaching and learning, innovations, theory and application, assessment, history, or any other relevant aspects of information literacy. CIL is intended for librarians, educators, and scholars from all disciplines who teach or research aspects of information literacy. It is recommended that prospective authors query the CIL editors before submitting their works, but that is not a requirement.
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Evidence Based Library and Information PracticeEBLIP is a peer reviewed, open access journal published quarterly by the University of Alberta Library. The purpose of the journal is to provide a forum for librarians and other information professionals to discover research that may contribute to decision making in professional practice. EBLIP publishes original research and commentary on the topic of evidence based library and information practice, as well as reviews of previously published research (evidence summaries) on a wide number of topics.
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Journal of Information LiteracyThe Journal of Information Literacy (JIL) publishes innovative and challenging research articles and project reports that push the boundaries of information literacy thinking in theory, practice and method, and which aim to develop deep and critical understandings of the role, contribution and impact of information literacies in everyday health, education and workplace contexts. Articles within JIL are from both internationally renowned authors and library professionals who teach or undertake research into information literacy.
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Portal: Libraries and the AcademyFocusing on important research about the role of academic libraries and librarianship, portal also features commentary on issues in technology and publishing. Written for all those interested in the role of libraries within the academy, portal includes peer-reviewed articles addressing subjects such as library administration, information technology, and information policy. In its inaugural year, portal earned recognition as the runner-up for best new journal, awarded by the Council of Editors of Learned Journals (CELJ). An article in portal, "Master's and Doctoral Thesis Citations: Analysis and Trends of a Longitudinal Study," won the Jesse H. Shera Award for Distinguished Published Research from the Library Research Round Table of the American Library Association.
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Reference Services ReviewRanging from case studies to conceptual papers, Reference Services Review's (RSR) articles cover all aspects of reference and library user services in a digital age. Articles draw upon traditional areas of inquiry within the fields of information studies and education, as well as from newer interdisciplinary perspectives such as critical pedagogy. The journal raises questions, explores new frameworks for user services, advances fresh analyses and research, and proposes solutions to diverse operational issues facing librarians and information professionals.
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College & Research LibrariesCollege & Research Libraries includes articles in all fields of interest and concern to academic and research libraries. Well-written manuscripts on all aspects of academic and research librarianship will be considered. The focus of the journal is on reports of original research. Manuscripts may also include descriptive narratives of successful and unsuccessful ventures, thoughtful discussions of issues in librarianship, and other suitable subjects.
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Journal of Academic LibrarianshipThe Journal of Academic Librarianship, an international and refereed journal, publishes articles that focus on problems and issues germane to college and university libraries. JAL provides a forum for authors to present research findings and their practical applications and significance; analyze policies, practices, issues, and trends; speculate about the future of academic librarianship; present analytical bibliographic essays and philosophical treatises. JAL also provides special features in each issue which include information on academic library technology issues, research in international librarianship, digests of special reports, and a guide to sources and analysis of library metrics.
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Library Leadership & ManagementLibrary Leadership & Management (LL&M) is a journal of ALA Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures. LL&M focuses on assisting library leaders, both formal and informal, at all levels as they deal with day-to-day challenges. Articles address a wide variety of management issues and highlight examples of successful management methods used in libraries, explore issues or concerns relevant to Core, offer practical perspectives related to leadership and management, highlight methodologies or techniques that have broad applications in libraries of all types and sizes, and include interviews with library administrators or others in related fields.
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Library ManagementLibrary Management reflects the latest research undertaken in academic, government and corporate institutions by reporting contemporary thought, whilst also exploring practical implications for those involved in teaching and practice.
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Public Library QuarterlyPublic Library Quarterly (PLQ) is addressed to leaders-directors, managers, staff, trustees, and friends-who believe that change is imperative if public libraries are to fulfill their service missions in the twenty-first century.
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IFLA JournalIFLA Journal is an international journal publishing peer reviewed articles on library and information services and the social, political and economic issues that impact access to information through libraries. The Journal publishes research, case studies and essays that reflect the broad spectrum of the profession internationally. Each issue of IFLA Journal is made available Open Access upon publication on IFLA’s website. Authors are also encouraged to make the accepted version of their manuscripts available in their personal or institutional repositories.
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Journal of Education for Library and Information ScienceThe Journal of Education for Library and Information Science (JELIS) is a fully refereed scholarly periodical that has been published quarterly by the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) since 1960. JELIS supports scholarly inquiry in library and information science (LIS) education by serving as the primary venue for the publication of research articles, reviews, and brief communications about issues of interest to LIS educators.
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Library QuarterlyThe Library Quarterly (LQ) embraces a wide array of original research perspectives, approaches, and quantitative, qualitative, evaluative, analytic, and mixed methodology to assess the role of libraries in communities and in society. Through unique and innovative content that positions libraries at the nexus of information, community, and policy, LQ publishes cutting-edge articles, essays, editorials, and reviews that inform, enable, equalize, lead, and empower our field to adapt to changes. Across these areas, all content in the journal ties to contemporary issues impacting libraries and librarianship.
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Library TrendsLibrary Trends explores critical trends in professional librarianship, and includes practical applications, thorough analyses, and literature reviews. Each issue brings readers in-depth, thoughtful articles that center on a specific theme, ranging from special libraries to emerging technologies. The journal is published quarterly for the iSchool by Johns Hopkins University Press.
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Public Services QuarterlyPublic Services Quarterly covers a broad spectrum of public service issues in academic libraries, presenting practical strategies for implementing new initiatives and research-based insights into effective practices. The journal publishes research-based and theoretical articles as well as case studies that advance the understanding of public services, including reference and research assistance, information literacy instruction, access and delivery services, and other services to patrons. Articles may examine creative ways to use technology to assist students and faculty. Practice-based articles should be thoroughly grounded in the literature and should situate the work done in one library into the larger context of the situation.
Recommended Databases
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Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Academic Search Complete is the leading source of peer-reviewed, full-text journals for STM research, as well as for the Social Sciences and Humanities. This scholarly collection offers unmatched coverage of information spanning a broad range of important areas of academic study, including anthropology, engineering, law, sciences and more. -
Directory of Open Access Journals This link opens in a new window
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E-LIS: E-prints in Library and Information Science This link opens in a new window
Established in 2003, e-LIS is an international digital repository for Library and Information Science (LIS). It has been established as the largest international open repository in the field of library and information science. -
Emerald Insight This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive resource for librarians, information scientists, educators and students worldwide, spanning disciplines such as library management, technology and info science. -
ERIC This link opens in a new windowThe Education Resource Information Center provides access to educational literature and resources. This database provides access to information from journals included in the Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index.
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JSTOR This link opens in a new window
JSTOR (Journal Storage) is an online collection of over 500 major academic research journals covering topics in the arts, humanities, business, and social sciences. JSTOR is always scholarly. Dominican University has access to the following collections:
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Library & Information Science Source This link opens in a new windowMerging LISTA, Library Literature & Information Science Full-text, Library Literature & Information Science Index/Retrospective and adding over 50 additional full text journals, this premier database provides full-text coverage and high-quality indexing to help librarians and researchers keep pace with the latest trends in the rapidly evolving field of library and information science. Containing English and foreign-language periodicals, journals, conference proceedings, pamphlets, library school theses and books, Library & Information Science Source encompasses subjects such as librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval and information management.
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NoveList Plus This link opens in a new windowNoveList Plus is the premiere database of reading recommendations, available through libraries around the world. It is a comprehensive source of information about books that includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists and more.
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UlrichsWeb This link opens in a new window
Ulrichsweb is an easy to search source of detailed information on more than 300,000 periodicals (also called serials) of all types: academic and scholarly journals, e-journals, peer-reviewed titles, popular magazines, newspapers, newsletters, and more. -
WorldCat This link opens in a new window
WorldCat is an online index/database that allows you to search for books, videos, music, and articles available through libraries around the world.
Finding Articles
In this video you will learn how to find general and subject specific databases that are available through the Rebecca Crown Library.
In this video you will learn how to locate an article using a citation and the library databases.
In this video you will learn how to access full text articles not available in the library databases with InterLibrary Loan, a service for requesting items that are not available at Dominican or through I-Share from libraries worldwide.
