Library and Information Science

For more information about Library and Information Science resources, contact Linda Brothen.

Contents: Databases | Guides | Web Sites

Library Databases (For Finding Articles) UWM only

Library Literature and Information Science
1984-present; indexes articles and book reviews from 387 journals in the field of library and information science. Books, chapters in collected works such as conference proceedings, library school theses, and pamphlets are also indexed. Guide
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts
1966-present; Subject coverage includes librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, information management, search engines, printed and electronic information sources, the information industry, scholarly communication, and electronic publishing. LISTA indexes journal articles from more than 600 publications plus books, research reports, and conference proceedings.
Academic Search
1984-present; indexes over 3,400 scholarly journals, magazines, and newspapers in the areas of business, social sciences, humanities, general academic, general science, education, and multi-cultural studies. Full-text is available for 2,000 journals starting with January 1985. Guide
ACM Digital Library [Association for Computing Machinery]
Dates vary; provides access to all ACM journals as well as selected journals and publications of ACM affiliated organizations, including conference proceedings. The ACM journal collection contains tables of content, abstracts, and selected full-text of journal articles. Covers all aspects of computing.
Books in Print
Current; consists of bibliographic records for over 5 million book, audio, and video titles. Selected titles have author biographies and full-text reviews. Also includes data on publishers, awards, and upcoming titles.
Cataloger's Desktop
Current; an assortment of widely-used cataloging documentation resources. Includes the most recent versions of titles such as Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR) and MARC Standards.
Collection of Computer Science Bibliographies FREE ACCESS
Dates vary; provides access to 1,400 bibliographies of literature in computer science. The collection contains more than 1.4 million references to journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports; many records include abstracts and links to full-text documents; updated monthly.
Education Full Text
1983-present; indexes more than 650 English-language periodicals and yearbooks, covering all levels and aspects of education. Abstracts are included since 1994. Guide
ERIC via CSA
ERIC via EBSCOHost
1967-present. Source for information on all aspects of education for all age groups, including counseling, tests, and measurement. ERIC indexes journal articles, books, theses, curriculi, conference papers, standards and guidelines. Guide | Tutorial
To retrieve ERIC Documents:
  • Search the links above for ERIC Documents (ED) and journal articles (EJ), with full-text links when available.
  • Use the ERIC Database 1959-present; Full-text ERIC Documents, 1993-present.
  • CD-ROM version [1966-2000] (Ask at the Information Desk for assistance.) In Library Only
  • Approximately 80% of ERIC documents, 1966-July 2004, are available on microfiche in the Curriculum Library, 2nd floor, East Wing.
IngentaConnect [Formerly Carl Uncover] FREE ACCESS
Current; free abstracting service covering over 29,000 scholarly journals in many academic fields including engineering, library science, medicine, science, and technology. Full-text of selected journal articles is available to signed in UWM users. Individual users can order articles for a fee. Free e-mail alert service is also available. Guide
Library and Information Science Abstracts (REF) Z 671 .L615x
Library of Congress Classification Web
Current; The United States Library of Congress Classification Outline, Schedules and Subject Headings.
MLA Directory of Periodicals
2003; lists over 4,400 periodicals in the areas of literature, language, linguistics, and folklore thatare covered regularly in the MLA International Bibliography. The directory provides addresses, advertising rates,and information about submissions for publication.
Ulrichsweb.com
Current; Ulrich's Periodicals Directory. Contains nearly a quarter-million records of serial publications.
WorldCat
1000 BC - present; OCLC catalog of books, Web resources, and other material worldwide. Over 52 million records in over 400 languages. Guide

Research Guides

For more information on finding resources, see the following guides.

To find books and other materials in the library, use PantherCat, the online library catalog (guide).

Selected Library and Information Science Web Sites FREE ACCESS