What is a Serial?
A "serial" is defined as any publication issued in successive parts which are intended to be continued indefinitely. These publications may be issued in print, non-print, and/or electronic format.
Common types of serials include:
- abstracts and indexes
- almanacs and yearbooks
- annual reviews and proceedings
- directories
- electronic databases
- newsletters
- newspapers
- popular magazines
- research journals
- trade publications
