Everyone knows how to use Google to find information, but if you want a convenient source of scholarly information you should first consider the library's databases.
The library subscribes to these databases in support of faculty and student research. |
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The library has many databases, some multidisciplinary (e.g. covering all topics) and some focused to a particular discipline or set of disciplines.
Most of the databases contain references to articles in magazines and journals, although they may also include books, book chapters, conference proceedings, and other sources. |
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One thing to be aware of when searching library databases is that most of the time you are searching citations to articles. These citations will provide you with enough information to help you decide if the articles are relevant to your topic.
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To actually view articles you have a couple of options. A few databases provide links to the full-text (either as html or pdf documents) as part of the citations. When available, these links usually appear at the top.
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For databases with no embedded full text links you still may be able to get full text by clicking on the
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Once you click on the Search for Full Text button, a separate window opens up, letting you know if your article is available somewhere online.
If not, you can run a search in the library catalog to see if we own the item physically (you would have to come in and make a photocopy of the article).
Finally, if neither of these options are successful, you can submit an interlibrary loan request and we will locate a library that has the article and have an electronic copy sent to you (process takes 1-2 weeks). |
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| If you need any help selecting or searching databases, please contact the Reference Desk, either in person, by phone, or via chat. |
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