Since Penfield Library subscribes to over 16,000 periodical titles, you will find that what you need is usually readily available. Many will have full text links in ERIC, which you can select to go directly to the articles. For others, look for the Find Text.

This will take you directly to the article or to a screen that looks something like this:

On this list you will often find a Penfield Library Online Catalog button, which means we have the paper version of the journal you selected. Click on the "GO" as shown above, which will take you to the online catalog. Then choose is it here? to see if we have the exact issue you need.

Most journals you find in our catalog are paper copies, and are located on the second floor of the library. They are arranged alphabetically by journal title. Photocopy machines are available nearby.

You will often see other database links, too, with a series of boxes. These are databases where your journal is available in full-text online. Click on any of these "GO" links to launch a search in the selected database, which will usually bring you directly to the article you need. This is really convenient!

Every database works a little differently, so sometimes you will need to do a bit more digging once you get to the database. Do you see a list of dates? Then choose the one that matches the article you need. Do you only see a search box? Then enter the article title and do a search. Still stumped? This can be confusing, so feel free to call the reference desk.

If we do not subscribe to the journal you need, either in paper or electronically, you will see the ILLiad link. Click and enter your ILLiad (interlibrary loan) user name and password if you want us to get the article for you from another library.  (If you are not registered for Interlibrary Loan, see section 7.3 for more information). Approximately 2-5 business days is required for delivery of articles.

Remember to make a note of which database you are using if you happen to select an article from an online resource, for example, Academic Search Premier. You will need this information for your bibliography.

What if you are not working in ERIC now, and want to find articles you have already identified? For those you found in ERIC, go to advanced search, do an accession number search (e.g. ED123456), and return to the detailed record.

Video demo - Locating Articles