Finding articles and journals

If you would like to search for articles on a particular topic:

To search for articles on a particular topic use Indexes.
Need help choosing an index?
Indexes are like search engines, usually dealing with a broad subject. They:
1. Help you search for articles on a particular topic.
2. Some even provide the full text of the article.
3. May also contain records for government documents, books and book chapters, dissertations, theses, images, and more.

Using MNCAT , the University Libraries catalog, search for the title of the journal or magazine (not the article title).
Once you find the journal, make sure to click on "Availability" to see if the volume/year you need is available.
How do I know if this journal is available online?
The MNCAT record will say "TC Internet Resource Online Resource" if it is available online. Alternately, look up the journal on our E-Journals page.
What if I have a citation with the journal title abbreviated (i.e., J. am. chem. Soc)?
You can search the abbreviation in MNCAT as if it were a title.
How do I get the article if the journal is at another UMN-Twin Cities library?
See if the journal is available online. If not, you will need to go to the library and photocopy the article yourself, or use our Libraries to U service. They will copy/scan the article and deliver it via mail or email for a fee ($5.00 per article).
What if the journal isn't in MNCAT or we don't have the volume/year you need?
You can submit a Interlibrary Loan request to get a copy of the article from another library. Articles are usually posted to the web; you will receive an email when it arrives.