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Find an Article

• Find an article on a topic
• Find a specific article from a citation

Find an Article on a Topic

If you are looking for articles on a particular topic, you can use one of the hundreds of article databases that the CU Libraries subscribes to. Some of the article databases only include citation information about the article, while others include access to the full-text of the document, usually in either PDF or HTML format.

You can find the article databases available at CU on the Find Articles & More page.The databases are organized by subject/ discipline categories. You may view databases in a particular subject area by clicking on the plus sign to expand the category.

If you are not sure which subject your topic falls under, choose the General & Interdisciplinary category to view a list of general article databases. Or ask a librarian for assistance, by chat email or phone!

If the particular database you search does not have the full-text of the article available, look for the 'Find it at CU' option to search for electronic or print copies. If you are unable to locate the 'Find it at CU' option, follow the steps for finding a specific article below.

Find a Specific Article from a Citation

If you have a citation for an article, there are two methods for locating the material:

1. Article Finder Form:

Complete this form with the article citation details, and discover the libraries' access to print and electronic versions. How do I use the Article Finder Form?

2. Search Chinook:

First you need to identify the name of the publication where the article was published and then check the Chinook library catalog to see where the publication is available. [More information on deciphering citations].

 

Choose "Find Journals/ Serials" from the main Chinook page and enter the name of the publication you are looking for. Click on the appropriate title to get information about where the library has that publication, and for which dates, in print. Make sure to note the location and call number of the publication so that you can locate it within the library. View this handout for more help.