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Library and information science research

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AHDS: Arts and Humanities Data Service: National centre to coordinate access to and facilitate the creation and use of scholarly electronic resources in the arts and humanities.
Author: AHDS
Subjects: art research, higher education research data, historical data, humanities research, law links, library and information science research
DeweyClass: 001.3
Resource type: document collection, journal
ALAWON: ALAWON, the ALA Washington Office Electronic Newsline. ALAWON is a free, irregular e-mail publication of the ALA Washington Office.
Author: American Library Association
Subjects: library and information science education, library and information science research, library and information studies worldwide
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: journal
American Libraries Online: Membership of ALA is open to any individual or organisation interested in library service and library and information science.
Author: American Library Association
Subjects: library and information science education, library and information science research, library and information studies worldwide
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: journal
An Analytical Model of Collections and their Catalogues: Report of research undertaken by Michael Heaney at the University Library Services Directorate, Oxford University. The report refines conceptualisations of collections through an 'entity-relationship' model of collections and their catalogues in an attempt to inform current approaches to collection description. Available in PDF only.
Author: Heaney, Michael
Subjects: digital library management, library and information science research, metadata
DeweyClass: 025.32
Resource type: document
As We May Think: Influential 1945 article published in Atlantic Monthly which urged that scientists should attempt to make more accessible their 'bewildering store of knowledge', to give them 'access to and command over the inherited knowledge of the ages', including a proposal for what is now known as hypertext.
Author: Bush, Vannevar
Subjects: database systems, history of science, library and information science research, scientists
DeweyClass: 001.2
Resource type: article, journal
ASIS: American Society for Information Science: Society for information professionals sharing an interest in the ways society stores, retrieves, analyses, manages, archives and disseminates information.
Author: American Society for Information Science
Subjects: library and information science research, library organisations
DeweyClass: 020.6
Resource type: institution
Australian Library Journal: Published quarterly, the Australian Library Journal contains coverage of Australian library issues ranging from ongoing research to day-to-day news from the workplace. It is the acknowledged flagship publication of the Australian Library and Information Association, and an appropriate vehicle for publishers, suppliers and services wishing to reach the decision-makers. Subscription is required.
Author: ALJ
Subjects: library and information science education, library and information science research, library and information studies worldwide
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: journal
BAILER: British Association for Information and Library Education and Research: BAILER's aims and objectives are to help focus the evolution of the field of information and library studies. Includes information and news relating to BAILER and links to relevant LIS resources.
Author: BAILER
Subjects: library and information science education, library and information science research, library organisations
DeweyClass: 020.6
Resource type: institution
Big Blue: A JISC-funded project examining standards currently in place within information skills training programs. The aim is to consider the effectiveness of courses, with a view to improving the information literacy of UK FE and HE students. Provides details of the background and context of the project, progress reports, and key deliverables.
Author: Leeds University, Manchester Metropolitan University
Subjects: educational research, library and information science research
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: documents
British Library Research and Innovation Centre Reports and Papers: Part of the UKOLN server carrying a selection of British Library Reports. Includes reports on Digital Libraries, the Impact of Electronic Publishing on Library Services, Long-Term Preservation of Electronic Materials and Networked Information in an International Context. Last updated 1998.
Author: British Library and UKOLN
Subjects: digital library archiving, digital library philosophy, electronic publishing, library and information science research, library internet use, library services, technology impact
DeweyClass: 027.5
Resource type: documents
CERLIM: Centre for Research in Library and Information Management: Centre established to undertake research with a practical focus to support operational work in all kinds of library and information services. Contains information on publications, funding and projects.
Author: Manchester Metropolitan University Department of Information and Communications
Subjects: information management in libraries, library and information science research
DeweyClass: 025.1
Resource type: institution
CNI: Coalition for Networked Information: Organisation to advance the promise of networked information technology for the advancement of scholarly communication and the enrichment of intellectual productivity. Founded in 1990 by the Association of Research Libraries, Educom, and CAUSE.
Author: Coalition for Networked Information
Subjects: internet resource discovery, library and information science education, library and information science research, research libraries, scholarly communication
DeweyClass: 001.2
Resource type: institution, journal
College and Research Libraries News: Established in 1966, College and Research Libraries News (C&RL News) provides articles on the trends and practices affecting academic and research libraries and serves as the official news magazine and publication of record of ACRL. Monthly columns include Internet Resources, Internet Reviews, Preservation News, Washington Hotline, Grants and Acquisitions, People in the News, and New Publications. Other regular features are Scholarly Communication, Job of a Lifetime, and The Way I See It.
Author: American Library Association
Subjects: library and information science education, library and information science research
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: journal
Documents in Information Science: Keywords searchable database of LIS-related full text articles and conference proceedings. Each resource is accompanied by author details, an abstract, and a link to the original online source.
Author: Barrueco, Cruz; Jose, Manuel; Krichel, Thomas & Noverges, Natividad
Subjects: library and information science links, library and information science research
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: articles, proceedings
DOI: Digital Object Identifier System: The Digital Object Identifier (DOI) system was designed by the Association of American Publishers to provide a unique identification for digital content and a way to link users of the materials to the rights holders, and to facilitate automated digital commerce.
Author: International DOI Foundation
Subjects: digital library standards, electronic commerce, library and information science research
DeweyClass: 025.0
Resource type: documents
European Commission on Preservation and Access: Gateway for Resources and Information on Preservation: Offers a fully searchable database of information relating to the preservation of documentary and multimedia materials. Also contains two online publications outlining recent developments in the preservation of analogue library and archival materials, and the preservation of documentary materials in tropical climates. Available in pdf only.
Author: National Archives of the Netherlands and European Commission on Preservation and Access
Subjects: library and information science research, library management, preservation
DeweyClass: 025.84
Resource type: documents
Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records: Report published by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). Delivers precisely stated parameters and a conceptual model concerning what bibliographic records aim to provide information about and what is required within those records to achieve user satisfaction.
Author: International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
Subjects: bibliographic control, library and information science research, metadata
DeweyClass: 025.3
Resource type: documents
IFLA Journal: Journal documenting news of IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions). Includes articles on significant library issues and reports of meetings.
Author: International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
Subjects: library and information science research, library organisations
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: journal
Information Research: Quarterly journal discussing current LIS issues.
Author: Wilson, Tom
Subjects: library and information science research
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: journal
Information Science Conferences Worldwide: Upcoming events in library and information science, and related fields.
Author: Conference Alerts
Subjects: library and information science news, library and information science research
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: index
Information Technology and Libraries: Information Technology and Libraries publishes material related to all aspects of libraries and information technology, including digital libraries, metadata, authorisation 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.
Author: American Library Association
Subjects: information management in libraries, information technology, library and information science research
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: journal
Journal of Documentation: The Journal of Documentation provides a forum for the dissemination of scholarly articles, research reports and critical reviews in the information sciences. Abstracts available free. Subscription required for full-text.
Author: Emerald
Subjects: document delivery, library and information science research
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: journal
Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology: This journal serves as a forum for new research in information transfer and communication processes in general, and in the context of recorded knowledge in particular. Concerns include the generation, recording, distribution, storage, representation, retrieval, and dissemination of information, as well as its social impact and management of information agencies.
Author: American Society for Information Science and Technology
Subjects: information technology, library and information science research
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: journal
Librarianship and Information Sciences Service: Publicises LIS facilities available at the British Library. Covers reading room, enquiry, and copying services, and also provides current awareness resources including access to journals.
Author: British Library
Subjects: library and information science research, library services
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: service
Library and Information Research: Online since 2007, LIRG (Library and Information Research Group) adopts an open access philosophy to publishing research. Encourages the reporting of research by practitioners, promotes the use and understanding of quality research methods while raising awareness of new tools, books and funding opportunities as well as providing a forum for comment and news. An archive is available.
Author: Cooke, Louise and Pickton, Miggie
Subjects: library and information science news, library and information science research
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: journal
Library Philosophy and Practice: Peer-reviewed biannual journal offering articles that demonstrate the connection between library practice and library philosophy and theory.
Author: University of Idaho Library
Subjects: library and information science research, library history and culture
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: journal
Library Quarterly: Since it began publishing in 1931, the Library Quarterly has maintained its commitment to informed research in all areas of librarianship including historical, sociological, statistical, bibliographical, managerial, and educational. Combining traditional patterns of investigation with newer, interdisciplinary approaches, the Quarterly seeks to interpret relevant issues and current research for the librarian, educator, administrator, and others involved with the collection and history of books.
Author: University of Chicago Journals Division
Subjects: library and information science research
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: journal
Library Trends: Library Trends, issued quarterly, explores critical trends in professional librarianship, including practical applications, analyses, and literature reviews. Abstracts available.
Author: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Subjects: library and information science research
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: journal
LIBRES: Library and Information Research Electronic Journal: LIBRES is an international, refereed electronic journal devoted to new research in Library and Information Science, distributed through a listserver and an ftp site. Listserver subscribers are notified of new issues through the distribution of a table of contents to LIBRES, LIBREF-L, and any other e-conferences requesting the service. A full-text archive from 1996 onwards is available.
Author: Libres Webmaster
Subjects: digital library research, library and information science research
DeweyClass: 025.5
Resource type: journal
LISU: Library and Information Statistics Unit: Information centre which presents statistical information about libraries and for librarians. Covers public, academic and special libraries and involves the collection, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of all types of statistics which are relevant to library and information work.
Author: Library and Information Statistics Unit, Loughborough University
Subjects: librarians, library and information science research, special libraries
DeweyClass: 020.6
Resource type: documents, reference data
Managing Information: Managing Information combines the successful print magazine with a Web based news service. The magazine continues to develop its features, interviews, analysis and solutions, while the news service delivers news updated every weekday. It also offers details of events, reviews and opinion polls.
Author: Aslib
Subjects: library and information science research
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: journal
portal: Libraries and the Academy: Quarterly journal publication discussing issues related to all aspects of librarianship within the HE sector. Articles are available in HTML or as PDF files.
Author: John Hopkins University Press
Subjects: library and information science research
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: journal
Program: Publishes material on all aspects of the management and use of information technology in libraries and archives, museums and galleries, information centres, and the information industry generally. The automation of library and information services, the storage and retrieval of all forms of information, and the delivery of information to end users are primary interests. Program is also concerned with database design and management, techniques for storing and distributing information, networking and communications technology, the Internet, user interface design, the procurement of systems, user training and support, and system evaluation.
Author: Emerald
Subjects: information management in libraries, library and information science research
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: journal
Progressive Librarian: Progressive Librarian is a forum for critical perspectives in librarianship featuring articles, book reviews, bibliographies, reports and documents that explore progressive perspectives on librarianship and information issues.
Author: Progressive Librarians Guild
Subjects: library and information science research
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: journal
Researching Librarian: Collection of databases, journals, statistics, discussion lists, and current awareness resources, all of which are intended to assist librarians undertaking research. Also offers links to funding bodies and guidelines on writing proposals.
Author: Ashmore, Beth
Subjects: library and information science research, research libraries, research methods
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: index
SDL: Search-engine for Digital Libraries in Library and Information Science: The SDL attempts to provide an OAI-PMH Harvester service in the field of Library and Information Science. It not only covers various LIS digital libraries, but also open access LIS Journals.
Author: Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC)
Subjects: digital library research, library and information science research
DeweyClass: 025.0
Resource type: directory
Searcher: Magazine for Database Professionals: A publication that explores and deliberates on a comprehensive range of issues important to the professional database searcher. Searcher includes online news, searching tips and techniques, reviews of searchaid software and database documentation, and interviews with leaders and entrepreneurs of the industry.
Author: Information Today
Subjects: database systems, library and information science research
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: journal
UKOLN: UKOLN supports the UK library and information science community through research, network services and awareness raising in the area of networked information management. Includes the central web pages for the UK Electronic Libraries Programme (eLib).
Author: UKOLN
Subjects: library and information science research, library information networks, library organisations
DeweyClass: 020.6
Resource type: documents
Update: Editorially independent of CILIP, the Update magazine is designed with the needs of individual members in mind. It offers industry news, comment and debate on issues impacting on the library and information scene, including policy issues, the political landscape, changes in technology and personal professional development. Update is delivered to all CILIP members and is also available by subscription to non-members.
Author: CILIP
Subjects: library and information science education, library and information science research
DeweyClass: 020
Resource type: journal