Type of information |
Where foundExamples |
Who writes it |
What they do |
Why they do it(in addition to it being their job) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SCHOLARLY/
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Scholarly journals
Conference proceedings
Scholarly books
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Researchers at academic institutions Corporate research and development departments Government agency researchers |
Original experiments Reviews of the field |
To inform those in their (sometimes very narrow) field |
TRADE/
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Trade journals/magazines
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Professional journalists working for trade associations Practitioners (those who do the job) |
News, trends and current practices in a field or profession |
To inform those on the job |
CURRENT EVENTS & FEATURES
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Newspapers
Magazines
|
Professional journalists Opinion/editorial writers Feature writers |
Current events Opinion pieces |
To inform the general public |
Format |
How & Where to Find ThemIn the LIBRARY BUILDING or on the WEBSITE |
|---|---|
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PRINT BOOKS |
HOW: Library Catalog WHERE:
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EBOOKS |
HOW: Library Catalog WHERE: A-Z Databases list Note: Ebooks are accessible through Library subscription databases and readable through your browser. |
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PERIODICALS Journals, Newspapers & Magazines |
HOW: Journal Finder WHERE:
Note: Use the Journal Finder tool to search for for subscription and access information by title. |
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ARTICLES |
HOW: Library Catalog WHERE: A-Z Databases list (unless very old, in which case: third floor journal archives) |
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DATABASES |
HOW & WHERE: A-Z Databases list |
