As previously discussed in this coursepack, print indexes are useful for searching specific subjects and searching for material published before the early 1980s. All print indexes are located in the reference area on the first floor of the library. In general, the most current years back to 1990 of each index or abstract title are kept on index tables.
Earlier years are on index shelves.
Indexes and abstracts are arranged alphabetically by title, not by a call number. The entries in most indexes are arranged alphabetically by author and subject. There may also be subheadings that further break down the subject. To find the full magazine or journal title, look in the front of the index for a periodical title abbreviations list. Write down the citation to take with you so you can locate the article in the periodicals room .