If you are looking for a specific article and have the complete article citation (the author, article title, journal title, year, pages, etc.), skip to step 3.

1. Go to Research Databases.
2. Click on "By Subject".
3. Choose a subject closest to your topic and click on it.
4. Result: A list of suggested research databases will appear.
5. Try one…or several…of them to search for your topic.
6. Suggestion: Academic Search Complete is a great research database to use first.

2. What Will I See When I Search for My Topic in a Database?

1. You should see a list of articles which may…or may not…be right for you.
2. Click on the title of one article which sounds good.
3. You will see the article's "citation information" (title of journal, title of article, author of article, volume and issue numbers, date of article, and page numbers).
4. You might also see a summary (abstract) of the article.
5. If you are very lucky, you might see a link to the full-text of the article!

3. What If I Don't See a Full-Text Link?

1. VERY BEST IDEA: Look at the Print & Online Journal Locator which will tell you whether Beeghly has the print or the online versions of the article. If Beeghly has the article in print, just go downstairs to the Lower Level and photocopy it. (Journals do not circulate.)
2. Other options you can try:
   
   
• OhioLINK E-Journal Finder
• ASK-A-LIBRARIAN
  

4. What If I Can't Find My Article Online or in Print?

1. Be sure to have the article's citation information handy:


• Periodical title (journal, magazine or newspaper) Article title Author of article Date of article (might be day, month, year or season) Volume and issue numbers Pages (beginning number and ending number)
• Name of the research database where you found article
  
  
2. Complete the form entitled Request a Photocopy.
3. Wait for the article to be sent to you via snail mail; you will be notified when it arrives.
4. Pick up the FREE article at the Circulation Desk of Beeghly Library. Good Luck!
5. Still have a question? ASK A LIBRARIAN!