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Start Your Research

Use the tabs below to get information on how to find research resources at Galvin Library. If you need help, see the links on the left or click here to Ask a Librarian.

 
There are two basic ways of finding journal articles at Galvin. To search for articles on a particular topic, you'll need to search in Databases. If you already have a citation (the vital information about the article, such as author, title, and publication), use the Journal A-Z List to locate the database that provides access to the journal.

Databases
Databases are the place to search for peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, book reviews, and other online scholarly information that can't be found in the Library Catalog (or on the Web). Some also contain popular journals and news sources. Different databases contain information about different subjects. You should choose a database based on the subject of your research topic.

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How to Find Scholarly Articles
Selecting and Searching Databases

Here is a short list of some of the largest and most comprehensive databases to start your research with:

Don't see your subject on this list? Search for databases by subject:  Choose a Subject Aerospace Engineering Architecture Biology Biomedical Engineering Business Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Design Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Humanities Manufacturing Technology Materials Engineering Math and Science Education Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Physics Psychology Public Administration Social Sciences

Or, click here for an A-Z list of Databases and E-Resources provided by the library.

Journal A-Z List
To find a journal article for which you already have a citation (the vital information about the article, including author, article title, journal title, and publication date), search the Journal A-Z List to find the journal title. The list will tell you whether we have access to the journal online or in our local print holdings.

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How to Find Articles When You Have a Citation