FAQ: How can I use the Publication Finder for my research?

Using the Publication Finder

The Publication Finder This link opens in a new window allows users to search for an individual journal by title or ISSN number. Users can also browse journals by name or by subject. The Publication Finder allows users to see if the library has access to a journal and if so, how much access we have to it (e.g. issues from ten years ago to today) and where they can access the journal (e.g. in a database vs. in our print collection).

You can find a journal by going to the library homepage, and selecting Publication Finder under the "Find Resources" drop down in the dark blue bar at the top of the page. You can either search for journals by Name, Subject, or ISSN/ISBN, or Browse Databases. 

To browse by name

1. You can browse for journals by name by using the "Browse Publications by Name" alphabet located underneath the search box.  

   

2. If your journal starts with a B, click B and a new page will appear.  You can limit your results from the menu on the left by selecting "peer reviewed journals," indicating a resource type, or selecting a database.

   

3. Once you find the journal you are looking for, you will want to select the database that has the best date range for you to search in or locate a specific article.

Browse by subject

1. You can browse for journals by subject by using the "Browse Subjects" area located below the "Browse Publications by Name" alphabet. Click on the Browse Subjects button to open up an alphabetized list. 
2. You can select the discipline you are looking to explore, for example, Abnormal Psychology. 

   

3. Your results will open on a new page.  You can limit your results by selecting specific resource types, selecting a narrower subject(s), or by selecting a specific database that houses the journal.

   

If you need assistance, you can always click on the yellow Chat 24/7 button on the top right side of the library homepage, and a library team member can assist you.