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I usually see the word 連載 pertaining to articles or books in a series. However, when I read 順次 I was confused (I saw this is a technical article). They seem to both hold the meaning "serial" or "consecutive" or "in series". Is 連載 exclusively used when referring to books, articles, novels, etc.?

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Yes, and 連載 is an action noun or a する verb, while 順次 basically works as an adverb.

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Okay, I think that answers my question! – Chris May 13 '12 at 6:19
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You can say, 連ドラ (serial drama), 連投 (pitching in consecutive games), 連休 (consecutive holidays), 連峰 (mountain range), 連だこ (kite train), and so on. – Gradius May 13 '12 at 6:35
I was told that 連 holds the meaning of 乗る. So when referring to a series that depend on the previous instance, 連 should be used. Does this seem valid? – Chris May 13 '12 at 20:41
The 連 means series, continuity, link, connection, and so on. The 載 holds the meaning of 乗せる or to load. – Gradius Jun 1 '12 at 18:45

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