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How to search and get articles
in Osaka University Library
Main Library, Osaka University
November 2020

Table of contents : 2nd section
1) How to search articles• About databases• About Discovery Service• Off campus access to databases2) How to get articles• Check availability in Osaka University• Find and use printed journals• Request photocopy delivery

How to search and get articles in Osaka University Library

How to search articles

How to search and get articles in Osaka University Library

How to access database
Osaka University Library Website
https://www.library.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/

You can refine database list by subject and/orsource type.
How to search and get articles in Osaka University LibraryExamples of databases
SubjectDatabase

GeneralScopus, Web of Science
CiNii Articles (for Japanese articles)
SciFinder, Reaxys
MEDLINE
PsycInfo
EconLitSocIndex
ERIC

Chemistry
Medicine
Psychology
Economics
Sociology
Pedagogy

How to search and get articles in Osaka University LibraryDatabases for all fields：Scopus & WoS■Contents
relatively more
selective than Scopus-has strict and clear
selection criteria (e.g.
the journal has acontation of manyhighly cited articles)Scopus

Web of Science■Contents
relatively less selective
than Web of Science-also has clear selection
criteria like Web ofScience■Cited references1970 to present■Cited references
1900 to present

How to search and get articles in Osaka University LibraryAbout Cited References
Article 1

Past
Article 2

Cite

Cite

Cite

You can easily
check theselines with thereference list ofthe Article A.

Article A

Article 3

FutureCite

Article 4

You can’t easily checkthese “future” lines.
⇓With Web of Science or
Scopus, You CAN checkthese lines.

How to search and get articles in Osaka University LibraryAbout Discovery Service
Osaka University Library Website

https://www.library.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/

Enter yourkeywords here!

You can search across・Library Catalogue（OPAC）
・many databases
all at once！

How to search and get articles in Osaka University LibraryUse the appropriate tool for your purpose
SubjectDatabase

Database
For all fields

・high level of search abilitye.g. ) thesaurus search・can filter out search noises⇔
・may miss interdisciplinary articles

DiscoveryService・can search across articles for all
subject fields⇔
・can’t use specialized search likeusing thesaurus

How to search and get articles in Osaka University LibraryOff campus access to databases

Osaka University Library Website
https://www.library.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/off_campus_eng/
How to search and get articles in Osaka University Library

How to get articles
Main Library, Osaka University
November 2020
How to search and get articles in Osaka University LibraryClick the “Osaka U” icon
To access the full text, click on theHow to search and get articles in Osaka University Libraryicon.

Check availability by using E-Resource List
If the article is available online, the accessinformation is displayed. By clicking “GO”, you willaccess the full text of the article.
If the article is available as printed journal, theholding information is displayed.
By clicking “GO”, you can check Osaka University
Online Catalog [OPAC] for details.

From here, you can order photocopy delivery.

How to search and get articles in Osaka University Library

How to find and use printed journals

Unavailable Online
There is someholding information.
Please click on “Go”
button for details.
How to search and get articles in Osaka University Library

How to find and use printed journals

Check available
volumes and locations※ Some titles are shelved
separately.

Checktheholdinglibrary
How to search and get articles in Osaka University LibraryIf the journal you need is held in thelibrary in another campus…
B＆W(per sheet)

Color(per sheet)

DeliverytimePublic
expense10 yen50 yen1-3
weekdays

Privateexpense

25 yen65 yen※ You may pay at public expenses if you get yourprofessor’s permission. Budget code is required.

You can order photocopy
delivery
How to search and get articles in Osaka University LibraryRequest photocopy delivery(ILL：Interlibrary Loan)
B＆W(per sheet)

Color(per sheet)

Delivery time

35-55 yen

100-200 yen

2-7 weekdays★Shipping cost will be also charged.

You may request photocopy of journal
articles that are not owned by Osaka
University from other universities.

Applications
・Online via Web Service
・In person at one of the libraries

How to search and get articles in Osaka University LibraryRequest photocopy delivery(ILL：Interlibrary Loan)

From here, you can order photocopy delivery.

How to search and get articles in Osaka University LibraryPlease feel free to ask librarians!
Anything about books, literatures or information for your researchand study
Main Library (Reference Desk)sogo-ref@library.osaka-u.ac.jp

Life Sciences Libraryls-ref@library.osaka-u.ac.jp

Science and Engineering Librarysl-desk@library.osaka-u.ac.jp

International Studies Library

ml-cir@library.osaka-u.ac.jp★Training Session Information
On library’s website or twitter [@OsakaUnivLib]
About databases or reference management softwares
How to search and get articles in Osaka University LibraryLearning Supporters ( LSs)
LSs are graduate students in Osaka University.
LSs support your studies at Learning Support Desks.
★Location of Learning Support Desks4 Libraries
Main Library / Science and Engineering LibraryLife Sciences Library / International Studies Library★Service Hours
Please check our website.

https://www.library.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/ta_eng/
How to search and get articles in Osaka University LibraryAdditional Information

How to search and get articles in Osaka University LibrarySearching articles by DOI number
When you have DOI number of the article you want, you cansearch it easily.
DOI (permanent ID for academic articles or books etc.)

DOI
Osaka University Library Website
https://www.library.osaka-u.ac.jp/22

Searching articles by PMID (PubMed)
When you have PMID (PubMed ID) of the article you want, youcan search it easily.

PMIDOsaka University Library Website
https://www.library.osaka-u.ac.jp/
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How to search and get articles in Osaka University LibrarySearching articles by PMID (PubMed)
Journal Title, Volume

PubMedPMID

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How to search and get articles in Osaka University Library