How to Find an Article
Search Strategy #1.
- Go to GALILEO.
- Enter search terms in the Quick Search box and then choose category from the drop down menu.
- Click the Search button.
Advantages:
- Fast and easy
- Searches multiple databases at the same time.
Disadvantages:
- Common search terms bring up an unmanageable number of hits.
- Searches most, but NOT ALL databases within the category.
Search Strategy #2.
- Click the "Find databases by name" box
- Enter a database name. Two good general databases are:
Academic Search Complete
and
Research Library
These databases search journals in a variety of disciplines and many of the articles are full text. - Or, ask a reference librarian for a good database for your topic
What to do if your article is NOT full text
Go to the Journal Locator
The Journal Locator will tell you:
- IF the library has access to the journal
- Which DATES of the journal are available
- Whether the journal issues are in print or online
- And if online, in which database you can find it
If the journal is not listed, you can order a copy of the article through Interlibrary Loan.
