How do I search the Library Catalog for journals, magazines, or newspapers?
The Library Catalog provides an easy way to determine if the Library has a particular journal, magazine, or newspaper in its collection. The Library Catalog not only provides information about our print and microform holdings, but also includes links to online issues of publications (when available).
Entering Your Search Terms
When you know the exact title of the journal or periodical you are looking for, the best way to locate the item is by using a "Begins With" Journal search. Just enter the name of the journal, newspaper or magazine you are looking for, leaving out any initial article such as "A," "An," or "The".
If you don't know the exact title of the publication, use the Journal Keyword search option . This search is also helpful if you are looking for a publication using non-roman characters.
Understanding the Library Catalog Record
Bibliographic details about the publication (such as title, author, place of publication, subject headings, etc.) are included at the top of the record. If an online version, pdf version of the publication is available, links will be included in this part of the record. Additional full-text options, if available, can be located by clicking on Find It! in the holdings information box on the left of your screen.
Holdings
At the bottom of the record, you'll find the Library's holdings for this publication..
- Location: The location is the Library building or collection where the item is housed. You may see more than one location listed for different issues. If you click on the location, it will open a map or call number guide to help you locate the item in the building.
- Call Number: The number which helps you locate a book on the shelf (think of it as the "address" of the item). Learn how to read a call number.
- Copy Number: Often the Library has more than one copy of an item. This number helps you locate the correct copy.
- Library Has: This note indicates what issues of the publication the Library should have in its collection.
Selecting "Show Circulation Status" will display the availability of specific bound volumes. Some publications, however, do not offer this feature. So always double-check the "Library Has" summary for the Library's actual holdings.
Most bound journals can be checked out of the Library. But copies in the reference areas on each floor do not circulate, along with any volume labeled "Building Use Only".