In This Guide
Library and Information Science: Here you can find and access print and electronic resources relevant to information science, libraries, and librarianship.
Core Electronic Resources
These are some of the best library databases in which to start your research.
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Library Literature & Information Science Full Text (H.W. Wilson) This link opens in a new window
This database covers indexing and summarizing library and information science articles on topics like automation, cataloging, censorship, circulation, copyright, government support, and preservation. -
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts with Full Text (H.W. Wilson) This link opens in a new windowThis resource indexes journals, books, research reports, and proceedings in areas like librarianship, classification, cataloging, and information management.
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Information Science (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Daily updates feature articles on managing information technology, including topics such as usability, cataloging, circulation, and business information. -
Academic Search Premier (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Academic Search Premier is an essential database that delivers valuable information across a range of fields, including the arts, biology, chemistry, engineering, literature, philosophy, psychology, and social sciences. -
Web of Science: All Databases This link opens in a new window
Quickly search all subscribed products, including Citation Indexes from 1900 to present, using a standard set of search fields for comprehensive results. -
Engineering Village This link opens in a new window
Engineering Village is a platform that allows users to search the Compendex and INSPEC databases, indexing articles using controlled vocabulary from its thesauri.. -
WorldCat This link opens in a new window
WorldCat.org is a database for searching library collections worldwide, offering access to books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and article citations. It supports multiple languages, making it a valuable resource for academic research.
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ARL Spec KitsSPEC surveys gather data from ARL member institutions on research library practices. SPEC Kits compile these results to help libraries address challenges, adopt best practices, and improve performance.
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DLISTThe Digital Library of Information Science & Technology (DLIST) is an open access archive primarily featuring North American documents. It serves as a cross-institutional repository for Information Sciences, including Archives Management, Library Science, Information Systems, and Digital Curation.
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e-Lis RepositoryE-prints in Library and Information Science is a repository that contains mostly European documents