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Library & Information Science

This guide will help you identify important resources available through Drexel University Libraries including databases, books, e-books, and research and citation help.

Open Access Journals and Databases

Evidence Based Library and Information Practice

An open access, peer reviewed, journal for library and information professionals published by the University of Alberta.

International Journal of Library and Information Science

An international journal that publishes researched articles, reviews, and commentaries on all aspects of the field of library and information science.

In the Library with the Lead Pipe

A peer reviewed journal that publishes articles written by professionals in various roles within libraries and “encourage creative thinking, envelope-pushing, and constructive criticism” is their publications.

Journal of Critical Library and Information Studies

A journal that aims to recognize the diversity and cross-disciplinary nature of librarianship, often rooted in critical and theoretical perspectives from the humanities and social sciences.

Library Journal

Publishes important news, book reviews, trends, and developments in the field of librarianship.

Urban Library Journal

A peer reviewed journal by the Library Association of the City University of New York that publishes on a variety of topics related to libraries in city environments.

Open Access Publishing at Drexel

Drexel University Libraries (DUL) is a strong supporter of Open Access publishing and is actively working to increase participation by Drexel-affiliated corresponding authors. Since January 2024, DUL has been negotiating Open Access publishing agreements with publishers.