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Library Search Tips: How to Access Online Journals and Databases

1. From the USU Libraries homepage (http://library.usu.edu/), click the Finding Resources link and choose Electronic Journals List.
   • Search or browse for journals by title, subject, or publisher.
   • To access the full text, click the name of the journal, publisher, or database providing the online journal.
   • Check the dates available for full text.
2. From the USU Libraries homepage (http://library.usu.edu/), click the Finding Resources link and choose Article Searching & Databases (http://library.usu.edu/main/inabs/index.php)
   • More than 150 research databases available by name and subject.
   • Many databases provide full text articles from selected journals, newspapers and magazines.

For additional instructions, please see the USU Guide to Library Research (http://library.usu.edu/instruct/tutorials/libresearch/libresearch1-home.html)

What if my journal or article is not available in full text online?

* You can order individual articles held in the USU Libraries print collection and from other library collections.

* Online request forms (http://library.usu.edu/dels/index.php): click Books or Articles for specific forms and instructions. 

How do I connect to these databases from my home?

* The Help Desk at USU offers several methods for connecting to library databases and electronic journals off the Logan campus. Contact information and instructions: http://library.usu.edu/elecres/off_campus.php.

For assistance, please contact Jennifer Duncan, Electronic Resources Librarian (jennifer.duncan@usu.edu or 435-797-8148) or contact DELS (dels@cc.usu.edu or 1-800-525-7178).

Questions?
Please contact Distance Education Library Services:

1-800-525-7178

dels@cc.usu.edu

Instant Messenger contact information: http://library.usu.edu/ref/im.php
Website: http://library.usu.edu/dels

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