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The paper provides an overview of the beginning, development and current state of the Library of the Institute of Comparative Law. Starting in the 1950s, when the Institute was established, until today, there have been significant changes in the organizational aspects of the Institute, and perhaps even more so in its library. In the earlier period the Institute as a scientific institution was much more dependent on books and journals. Today the situation is completely different because scientific workers rely more on electronic publications. However, that does not mean that the library is less needed. Nowadays, although various databases, as well as online books, journals and professional periodicals, usually make up the greater part of the scientific fund in use, undeniably both books and journals still play an important role in writing scientific papers. All the more so because the Institute for Comparative Law covers not only the legal systems of different countries but different historical chapters, too. That makes the library a necessary party for the work of researchers. The Institute has a rich publishing activity which consists of publishing monographs, collections of papers, journals and other publications. In the main library room, which offers new technologies for the work of users and librarians, there is also a legate with scientific books. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper presents periodicals in the field of library and information science published between 2017 and 2021. The journals dealing with the field as their main or major topic were reviewed, as well as those that have established sections dedicated to librarianship, but are focused on other areas. The analysis is based on the research of sources via COBIB.SR database, and the titles with the hit of at least one issue published during the period 2017-2021 were included. The titles of serial publication available in the collection of the National Library of Serbia were reviewed, as well as those available online. The paper examines the current situation of the professional publishing and its importance for the development of the scientific discipline and practice. At the same time, journals addressing library practice along with other areas were analyzed – literature, arts, history and local topics. The text is an effort to examine the current trends related to publishing periodicals dealing with the theory and practice of librarianship. The results show that the number of scientific journals in 2021 increased compared to the previous period. However, significant number of serial publications issued during the analyzed period belongs to the group of professional magazines dealing with librarianship as their main or major topic. Overall, the analysis of Serbian periodicals on subjects related to library and information activities in the past period shows that they acted as means for active participation in scientific communication, exchange of professional experiences, and promotion of libraries. Also, it shows that their publishers paid great attention to recognizing and fulfilling the needs of the communities in which they operate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]