LibGuides: Early Childhood: Serials

Getting started

Looking for a relevant article? Check out our serial collection. Our serial collection includes journals and magazines.

Many serial articles are available on our databases

UCOL staff and students can borrow the print serials for one week.

Not all serials are available at all libraries. Please ask a Librarian if you would like something from another campus.

If you are looking for a specific serial by title you can search for it on the Library Catalogue

Serials available in the Library

Early Education

NZ Playcentre Journal

AJEC Australasian Journal of Early Childhood

Print serials

The library subscribes to a number of New Zealand serials relating to Early Childhood including:

Australasian journal of early childhood - AJEC
The Australasian Journal of Early Childhood (AJEC) is a major journal within the early childhood field. AJEC offers evidence-based articles that are designed to impart new information and encourage the critical exchange of ideas among early childhood practitioners, academics and students.
Early education
Early Education is a biannual partially peer-reviewed journal dedicated to research within Early Education
The first years : = Nga tau tuatahi : New Zealand journal of infant and toddler education = Ngā tau tuatahi.
The Journal serves as a catalyst for debating practice, policy and pedagogy, both within Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally,
Playcentre journal
The Playcentre Journal is the official magazine of the New Zealand Playcentre Federation

Online serials

In addition to print, the library has electronic access to many scholarly journals. The following are some of the relevant electronic journals available - to find further titles please search EBSCO Full Text Finder, the Databases, and/or the Library Catalogue

*Please note, some journals may have limited full-text access.

Early Childhood Folio
Early Childhood Folio publishes recent research in early childhood education. A research base for critical and reflective thinking
Thought provoking and forward looking. ideal for staff discussions.
A source of practical ideas for centre programmes
Journal of child health care
Journal of Child Health Care is a broad ranging, international, professionally-oriented, interdisciplinary and peer reviewed journal. It focuses on issues related to the health and health care of neonates, children, young people and their families, including areas such as illness, disability, complex needs, well-being, quality of life and mental health care in a diverse range of settings.
Educating Young Children
Educating Young Children is aimed at promoting the work of early childhood. Educating Young Children contains a balance of theoretical and practical articles. Regular features include:educators across Australia.
Early Childhood Education Journal
Publishes articles on curriculum, child care programs, administration, staff development, family-school relationships, equity issues, multicultural units, health nutrition, facilities, special needs, employer-sponsored care, and infant/toddler programs.
NZ International Research in Early Childhood Education Journal
Please contact UCOL Library for login details.
Access is on campus only.