SJSU Research Guides: Library and Information Science: INFO 202

Sources for Background Information

Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences This link opens in a new window
The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences, now in its fourth edition, compiles the contributions of major researchers and practitioners and explores the cultural institutions of more than 30 countries. This major reference presents over 550 entries extensively reviewed for accuracy in seven print volumes or online. The new fourth edition, which includes 55 new entires and 60 revised entries, continues to reflect the growing convergence among the disciplines that influence information and the cultural record, with coverage of the latest topics as well as classic articles of historical and theoretical importance.

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition by Mehdi Khosrow-Pour (Editor)
ISBN: 1522522565
Publication Date: 2017-06-20

Sources with Definitions

Glossary of Library & Information Science
A glossary of terms and acronyms of librarianship, library science, information science, information technology, and knowledge organization & management
ODLIS: Online Dictionary of Library and Information Science
Society of American Archivists Glossary of Archival and Records Terminology

INFO 202 Course Resources Site

Course Resources Site
This site provides resources and information about INFO 202, its assignments, software tutorials, and other support materials.

Most Useful Databases

Library & Information Science Source This link opens in a new window
Start Here: Library and Information Science Source (LISS), which indexes more than 2,000 journals, is probably the database you will use most often.
Library and Information Science Collection This link opens in a new window
This Taylor & Francis database searches only about 50 peer-reviewed journals but includes some important titles. Articles you have access to have a green check mark below and to the right of the title. Others can be requested through Interlibrary Loan.
Gale OneFile Information Science This link opens in a new window
Updated daily with peer reviewed and trade publication articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology, including usability, cataloging, circulation, business information, and more.
Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
This comprehensive database includes articles from a wide variety of disciplines.
Emerald Insight This link opens in a new window
Contains 30+ library science journals and is good for library management, collection management, and reference.
SAGE Research Methods This link opens in a new window
A terrific resource for INFO 285. Sage Research Methods includes books, articles, videos, and datasets. It also has case studies of actual research projects using a wide variety of research methods.
Web of Science (and InCites ESI & JCR) This link opens in a new window
Web of Science covers a wide variety of disciplines. Use it for citation searches and researching a subject forward and backwards in the literature.
Library Literature & Information Science Retrospective This link opens in a new window
Use Library Lit Retrospective for historical research. It has articles dating from 1905-1983.
Ulrich's Periodicals Directory This link opens in a new window
Is it peer-reviewed? Search on the journal title in Ulrich's. If it is marked as "refereed," it is peer reviewed.

Help With the APA Citation Style

The American Psychological Association (APA) created the citation style you will be using for all of your research papers. You can buy the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition from Amazon.com or check the sites below for advice.

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th Edition by American Psychological Association The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the official source for APA Style.
Call Number: BF76.7 .P83 2010
ISBN: 9781433832161
Publication Date: 2019-10-01
APA Style: Style and Grammar Guidelines
This page presents information about APA Style as described in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition, including but not limited to reference and in-text citation examples.

APA's Style Blog
Want to find out how to cite a tweet or have other obscure APA questions? The APA's official blog is a great place to start.
How to Cite Something You Found on a Website: When Information is Missing
No date? No author? No problem! The guidance here is the same for 6th and 7th editions.
Excelsior OWL
Excelsior OWL provides examples of APA citation formats (in-text and references).