Add to this list as your research progresses. The list will help you approach your research from all angles. Decide which periodical index is appropriate, considering subjects and dates covered as well as the type of material indexed. Do not always expect to find one periodical index that s perfect for your needs. If one does not seem adequate, try another.
Researchers commonly use several.
Once you have identified an article you might want to use, record the information you will need to find the article, including the title and date or issue of the periodical, and the title and author of the article. Libraries do not necessarily subscribe to all the periodicals included in their periodical indexes. Use the library s list of periodical holdings or the online catalog to find out if the library carries the publication and has the date you need. Articles may be requested from another campus in the Seattle Community College District. If you need an article that is not available from either of the three campuses, talk to a librarian at the reference desk.