Read the Citation
Look for Source or Journal Name
The Source or Journal field has the most important information for locating your journal article. If you write down anything from a citation make sure to include everything in this field.
- AUTHOR:Watson, J-M
- TITLE:Gene for most common cancer found...
- SOURCE : Scientific American 267, O 92 pp.24+
Links in databases
- Journal databases may include one or more links to the full text of an article. Sometimes links go to different text formats (for example, html vs. pdf).
- Often a FindIt button is also included. When you click it, a window opens (sample below) and displays a variety of access options including:
- links to full text options
- link to print options via MadCat
- Video: Using Find It Button
Find the journal
- When you have an article citation and want to find out whether we have it on campus, use the FindIt form.
- Fill in as much information as you have about your specific journal or journal article
Note: You must provide a complete Journal Title or an ISSN. - Click on the Find It button at the bottom of the screen for a menu of access options.
Journals at Steenbock
- Arranged alphabetically by title, and may be retrieved directly from the shelves.
- A -- I on 3rd Floor
- J -- Z on 4th Floor
- Self-service photocopiers are located on the second, third, and fourth floors. All copiers also scan and send results as a PDF via email.
- All the photocopy prints are Debit Card operated; no coin operated copiers in the building. More information on photocopying.
- Computers are also available to view, email or print electronic journal articles found through MadCat, FindIt, the Electronic Journals List, or journal databases.
When we don't own the journal
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A link to Library Express is included in the FindIt box when there is neither online full text nor a print copy available on campus.
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We will try to obtain the article from another library for you.
- You will receive email notification when the article is available in PDF format.
