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What do the search boxes on the Libraries home page search?

Articles & Databases | Catalog: books & more | E-Journals

Articles & Databases

The search box under “Articles & Databases” searches 3 databases covering many subjects :

These four sources primarily include journal or magazine articles. The results from your search will often lead to the full text of the journal article.

Additional links:

“Articles & databases home” offers a list of library databases by title and by subject.

“Find articles by citation” allows you to search for a full-text version of a specific journal article. Best results are achieved with the journal title, volume number, starting page number, and date for the article. (ISSN can also be used in place of journal title).

“Search in more databases” takes you to a list of databases that you can select to search simultaneously. You also have the option to identify databases categorized under a subject or to search databases within that subject (e.g. American History). This is not a complete list of all the databases available to you from the KU Libraries. To see a complete list, go to Articles & databases home.

“Databases A-Z” is a quick way to select a known database, e.g. click on P to select PsycINFO.

FAQ:

What is a database?

Within libraries, a database is an online tool used to identify articles needed to support your research for classroom assignments. When you input your search terms in the search box, you will retrieve citations to journal articles.

Does this search (called a federated search) include advanced features of databases specific to my subject? (e.g. Historical Abstracts)

No. To conduct a thorough search incorporating unique features common to the platforms of many databases, it is best to go directly to the database itself. The federated search allows for discovery of appropriate databases to search for a topic.

Catalog: books & more

The search box under Catalog: books & more identifies what print and electronic materials are available in the libraries. This includes books, journals, maps, CDs, DVDs, musical recordings, etc.

Additional links:

“Library Catalog home” takes you directly to the library catalog web site.

“Renew a book” allows you to renew your library books online.

“My account” takes you to your library account which lists the books you have checked out, recall requests, fines and fees, and bookbag.

E-journals

The search box under E-journals identifies what journals are available electronically. This search is helpful if you have a citation to an article and you need to locate it. It is also useful if you want to browse the latest issue. You can only search by the journal title, e.g. Newsweek; National Geographic. To search for articles in the journals, go back to the “Articles & Databases” tab.

Additional links:

“E-journals home” takes you directly to the E-journals website. You can search for journal titles by title and by subject. To search for articles in journals, go to the search box under “Articles & Databases”.

“Find articles by citation” allows you to search for a full-text version of a specific journal article. Best results are achieved with the journal title, volume number, starting page number, and date for the article. (ISSN can also be used in place of journal title).

“E-journals: A-Z” is a way to select a known journal alphabetically, e.g. click on N to select Newsweek

FAQ:

What is an e-journal?

An e-journal is an electronic journal, often another format of the print journal. Content in an e-journal is easily available on your computer. Please note what years are available to you when you search by journal title.

Can I search for articles in the E-journals search box?

No. You can only search for e-journal titles in this search box. It tells you what the libraries subscribe to in an electronic format. Examples of journal titles are Newsweek, National Geographic. To search for articles in journals, go to the search box under Articles & Databases.