Ulrich's Web A well regarded scholarly journal will be indexed in one or more major journal indexes and databases. The Adelphi Libraries have access to Ulrichsweb Global Serials Directory; this database indicates the indexes and databases in which a journal is indexed. Ulrich's provides comprehensive information on periodicals, including peer review status. Aside from academic and scholarly journals it also covers consumer and trade magazines, newspapers, newsletters, electronic publications, and monographic series. In addition, it also provides circulation counts for a journal, which is a reflection of the journal's total audience.