Finding Articles

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+

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

On-campus Document Delivery

  • Articles from print journals owned at campus libraries can be scanned and sent to you as a PDF file.
  • Log in to Library Express4 to request electronic copies of articles owned on campus for a $2.00 service fee.