DLR is truly a one-stop shop for the wayward or lost researcher, and it is known for its kindness to strangers. It is skillfully indexed in two month increments, and its subject headings trigger both logical and intuitive thinking. DLR reports on all news of interest to labor researchers, ranging from federal developments to court cases. It also takes note of publications by academics, private think tanks, news, survey research and other key developments. Librarians hold DLR editors in particular esteem because they always cite names, addresses and phone numbers for survey authors and publishers, opening the door up for telephone inquiries, schmoozing, or networking with authors and commentators.
Periodical literature addresses a broad spectrum of information needs.
Three indexes provide excellent coverage of labor, although there are many others. PAIS is reminiscent of the Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature. It covers both books and periodicals, and gives a thorough treatment of labor relations. Indexing in PAIS follows the Library of Congress Subject Headings. It is important for researchers to learn how to use subject headings, and PAIS offers an easy way to become familiar with them.