Journal Locator
Find specific journals,magazines, and newspapers.
Watch the video below to learn how to find an article if you have the citation.
Beyond the DNL
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Try Interlibrary Loan!
- Use materials from other libraries' collections free of charge.
- Articles arrive via e-mail within 3-5 business days.
- Books arrive within 2 weeks and are held in your name.
- You will be notified by e-mail when your items arrive.
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Selected Databases
Use databases to find articles on your topic. These databases are the best place to start.
- CQ Global Researcher
CQ Global Researcher provides coverage of global affairs from international viewpoints. Reports provide: an introductory overview; background and assessment of the current situation, chronology on the topic, followed by short features for extensive context; a sampling of related international perspectives; maps and graphs; bibliographies of key sources; next steps for additional reading; and author profiles.
Coverage: 2007 - Present. Updated: Regularly. - Social Sciences Full TextSocial Sciences Full Text covers the latest concepts, trends, opinions, theories, and methods from both applied and theoretical aspects of the social sciences, including the literature of anthropology, economics, geography, law and criminology, political science, social work, and sociology. This database is full text and peer reviewed.
Coverage: 1983 - Present. Updated: Daily. - CIAO (Columbia International Affairs Online)
CIAO is a source for theory and research in International Affairs. Includes working papers from university research institutes, papers series from NGOs, foundation-funded research projects, proceedings from conferences, books, journals and policy briefs. Source for teaching materials including original case studies written by leading international affairs experts, course packs of background readings for history and political science classes.
Coverage: 1991 - Present. Updated: Monthly. - ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerialsATLA Religion Database provides full text of major religion and theology journals. All major religious faiths, major denominations, and language groups are included. Areas include: Bible, archaeology, and antiquities; human culture and society; church history, missions, ecumenism; pastoral ministry; world religions and religious studies; and theology, philosophy, and ethics.
Coverage: 1949 - Present. - CQ Researcher CQ Researcher provides coverage of domestic and international affairs. Reports provide: an introductory overview; background and chronology on the topic; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources. Simultaneous user limit:50
Coverage: 1991 - Present. Updated: Weekly. - LexisNexis Academic LexisNexis Academic includes mostly full-text news, business, and law databases.
Tips & Tricks
Tips & Tricks
- When searching databases, use AND, OR, and parentheses to focus your search.
- The asterisk * symbol will search for all variations of a word. For example: basket* will search for baskets and basketry. Using quotes will search for a phrase.
- Combine synonyms with OR and put them inside parentheses, like this:
"human rights" AND (genocid* or darfur)
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Did you know...
Did you know?...
Databases are basically just search engines for articles on specific subjects.
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