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If you have a specific article in mind...

1. You can search for a specific article using the Citation Linker. To use this most effectively you should have a complete citation including the journal title. You can think of the journal title as similar to the title of a book, and the article title as similar to a book chapter.
   
   
2. If you are missing the complete citation but know a few words in the journal title or the subject of the journal, use the Journal List link to search for the journal in the Dominican University holdings. 
   
   
3. Once in the Journal List, type in the journal title and click search. If Dominican University subscribes to the journal, you will see a list of records. You may see only electronic holdings, only print, or a mix. Check the dates on the records carefully to find the correct link. If all the dates will include the article you need, then you can choose whichever you want. If the journal is available in print, you will find it on the lower level of the library. Journals are shelved by title. A reference librarian can help you locate the correct volume.
   
   
4. If you get the message "Sorry, this search returned no results," then it is likely that Dominican doesn't subscribe to the journal. If you think we might have it, check with a  reference librarian who can help you locate a copy of this article. If we don't have the journal, you can submit an interlibrary loan request and have a scanned copy of the article sent to you.
   
   

If you need articles on a topic...

The article search box on the home page will search all the EBSCO (a company who makes databases) databases. We have many additional resources, so you shouldn't limit yourself to that box only.

 These general databases will cover many academic disciplines, and are a good place to start:

• Academic Search Premier
  
• Omnifile Full Text Mega
  
• Opposing Viewpoints
  
• FirstSearch Databases
  

There are also recommended specialized databases for each department. View the list.

If you are not finding the right kind of article, ask a reference librarian for assistance.

Getting the full text

Many articles are available full text online.

1. If the database you are searching does not contain the full text of the article you need, look for a link that says "Find full text in other databases."

   

2. If the article is available in another database, it should automatically appear. If it doesn't, it may still be available.
3. If you see a screen with a link that reads "Article" or "Journal" that means that the article should be available in the database listed. Click on "Article" to move directly to the full text. If only the  "Journal"  link is available, you should get a list of all the issues available in the journal. You will to select or search for the correct article. Ask a reference librarian for assistance with this.
4. Some journals are only available in print. Print journals are available on the lower level of the library in alphabetical order by title (excluding the initial "A" or "The"). Check with a reference librarian if you cannot locate the journal.
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6. If no full text is available in another database or in print, you will need to submit an article Interlibrary Loan request.