While you will be asked to use a computerized database for this assignment, it is helpful to know that many indexes are only available in print. For other databases, you may need to search for the title of the periodical in VUCat . Current periodicals are kept in the Current Periodicals Room on the first floor and are shelved in call number order. Previous years are kept in the Bound Periodicals room. A brief explanation of this arrangement is given on the library home page.
Many databases can contain references to both scholarly journals and popular magazines.
Occasionally, a professor will require that your research for a paper be done primarily in scholarly journals. Click here and follow the instructions for printing out your work. If the periodical or book is not in our library, the Interlibrary Loan department can help you. Find out how to request books or articles through Interlibrary Loan by looking at the library home page or by stopping by at the Interlibrary Loan Office or the Reference Desk. You can request items electronically by filling out the ILL request form .