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The Library is very pleased to announce that Saint Mary’s researchers now have access to the FIAF International Index to Film Periodicals . The International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) “brings together institutions dedicated to rescuing and preserving films… This database contains FIAF's Treasures from Film Archives, a detailed index of the silent-era film holdings of archives from around the world, a selection of Reference volumes and the linked full-text of over 60 journals .” Now you can explore some of the most influential international publications on the cinematic arts, including current and back issues of Sight & Sound, Film Comment, Journal of Film and Video, Cineaction, Positif and many others. A link to FIAF International Index to Film Periodicals can be found on the Library’s Databases A-Z page.  And if you need any more information, just contact the Research Help desk at research@smu.ca or 902.420.5544.

Our Systems Librarian, Peter Webster, will be giving a presentation on an important, emerging topic in the field of academic research. Here's what he'll be talking about: "There are growing concerns about "predatory journals" which  on the surface appear to be reputable,  but operate primarily to make money.  These journals  have poor or dishonest peer review, editorial and promotional practices,  and product poor quality articles.  This session looks at the issues around “predatory” journals and other publications.  It will address the skills and knowledge students must develop to judge the quality of the articles they use,  as well as tools and approaches researchers can use to identify questionable journals, and publishers.   It will also look at the work that is still needed to ensure the quality and integrity of scholarly publications. We will discuss issues with open access, as well as paid subscription j...