Introduction to Library Research: Finding Articles

Search for articles

Use the Indexes and Databases link located on the library's home page to locate journal and newspaper articles (citations and full-text).  

Databases are arranged alphabetically by title and also grouped by subject (e.g., Sociology).

Locate a specific journal, magazine or newspaper title

If the index does not include the full-text of the article, there are two options for obtaining it.

1. Search URSUS to see if the library has a print or electronic subscription to the journal.

• Click on Journal/Magazine/Newspaper from the URSUS main menu.
• Enter the title of the journal or newspaper in which the article was published
• If a match is found, the record will indicate where the journal or newspaper is located (e.g., online, current periodicals, microfilm, microfiche, periodical stacks, Science & Engineering  periodicals or annex) and the dates of coverage.
• Requests for periodicals stored in the Annex should be made at the Circulation & Reserve Desk.
• Check out the Library Floor Plan for specific locations.
• Journals/Magazines/Newspapers cannot be taken out of the library.

Sample URSUS record:

2. If the library does not subscribe to the journal or newspaper in which your article appears, you can request the article online through Interlibrary Loan. Please note, it takes about 1 week to receive a digital copy of your request (sometimes longer if the item is being sent from an out-of-state library).