Research Guides: Instructor Guide to Library Services: Predatory Journals

Resources for Predatory Journals

Resources and tips for assessing non-academic journals and those charging fees for publishing.

Canadian Association of Research Libraries
How to assess a journal
Journal Evaluation Tool
A rubric for evaluating journals to help determine credible journals for publishing decisions developed by librarians at Loyola Marymount University
Checklist: Evaluate Journals
Think. Check. Submit. is a campaign to help researchers identify trusted journals for their research.
Beall's List of Predatory Journals & Publishers
An archival list of potentially predatory journals compiled by librarian Jeffrey Beall. Scroll to the bottom of the list for an updated additions

Ulrichsweb Global Serials Directory
Provides detailed information on periodicals of all types, including academic and scholarly journals, e-journals, peer-reviewed titles, popular magazines, newspapers and newsletters