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What is a scholarly article?
View this short video from Cornell University to get a quick overview of what a scholarly article looks like. And be sure to Ask-a-Librarian if you need some help deciding whether a source is scholarly.
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Library and Information Science Journals
Links to Online Journals: 
Wayne State University provides access to over 500 journals and databases related to information on Library and Information Science.
- Online Journals: Library and Information ScienceIncludes links to an alphabetical list of more than 500 online journals.
Here are a few to start:
Free Online Journals
- AriadneAimed at both librarians and information science professionals in academic libraries, and also to interested lay people in the UK higher education community.
- D-Lib MagazineFacilitates and supports the community developing the technology of the global digital library. D-Lib Magazine is a solely electronic publication with a primary focus on digital library research and development, including but not limited to new technologies, applications, and contextual social and economic issues.
- Educause LibraryInformation about timely topics and research supporting the use and management of technology in higher education.
- Educause ReviewDevelopments in information technology and education. Also covered are related issues in management, planning, law, and policy.
- First MondayFirst Monday is one of the first free, openly accessible, peer-reviewed journals on the Internet, solely devoted to the Internet.
Where are the print journals?
Print issues of journals are located on the second floor of the Kresge wing of the Purdy-Kresge Library. They are arranged alphabetically by title.
Check the library catalog to see whether a journal is available in print or online.