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Where Do I Find Information?

1. Look in REFERENCE BOOKS

  • Where? - 2nd (main) floor of the library
  • To Find: background information, definitions, theories, statistics, general facts, etc.

2. Search the Library Catalog

  • To Find: more in-depth information on your subject.
  • You can also locate videos, sound recordings, relevant Web sites and other media in the Library Catalog.

3. Search GENERAL PERIODICAL INDEXES

  • To Find: magazine and newspaper articles.
  • Usually focus on general subjects.
  • Provide the most current information
  • You can also find book, movie and music reviews
  • These GENERAL PERIODICAL INDEXES CAN BE FOUND ON THE Library Home Page under Periodical indexes/Databases. These include the following and can be accessed from on or off campus:
  • Academic OneFile - Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.
  • JSTOR - Complete archives of a set of core scholarly journals. Current issues are not included so there may be a 2-5 year gap between what is published and the latest issue in JSTOR.
  • Opposing Viewpoints - Information on the pros and cons of a wide range of social issues.

4. Search specialized SUBJECT INDEXES also found on the Library Home Page under Periodical Indexes/Databases. These can be accessed from on- or off-campus.

  • To Find: scholarly journal articles, research studies, literary or art criticism, scientific and medical research, etc. Many are full-text.
  • WilsonWeb. Database covers topics in Art, Business Literature, Science, Humanities, Social Science and more.
  • Criminal Justice Periodicals Index. Approximately 25% are full-text articles.
  • Literature Resource Center. Online access to biographies, bibliographies, and critical analysis of an author's work.
  • PsycARTICLES. Provides full text articles on current issues in psychology from respected sources.

5. LOCATE YOUR ARTICLES.

  • If your article is available full text - print it out or you can e-mail it to yourself.
  • If the article is not full text - print or copy the citation -periodical title, article title, date of publication.
  • Look in the booklet Periodicals in the Henrietta G. Lewis Library (available throughout the library) under the periodical title. This booklet lists all magazines, journals and newspapers available in the Library, the years that each one is available and the format:
  • Single issue-Request at Circulation Desk by completing a "Magazine Request Card." These can be borrowed for 7 days with a valid Student ID.
  • Microfiche or Microfilm - Use our microform readers to make a free copy of your article. Located on the 2nd (Main) floor of the Library.
  • Bound periodical but no call number - Locate on shelf on the 3rd or 4th floor of the Library.
  • Note If the library does not subscribe to the periodical you need, speak to a Reference Librarian about requesting an InterLibrary loan.
  • SEARCH THE INTERNET for more information.
    To save time and search more efficiently -- start your search at Selected Internet Resources-an annotated list of suggested WEB sites arranged by subject.
    Any Questions? ASK A REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.
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