Finding journal articles For some people, this is one of the most difficult aspects of using libraries. Besides, your lecturers will often expect you to be able to find the latest information on a topic. Examples of journals are Harvard Business Review , New Scientist and Ceramics Monthly . The title of the journal always appears just before the volume, issue and page numbers in a reference. It is even better if your library has a separate Serials catalogue.
Most libraries keep current journal issues loose on the shelves.
The issues of each previous volume will often be bound together in hard cover, by year. If you browse through journals trying to find articles on specific topics, it may take you a long time to find a relevant article. The most efficient way to find articles on specific topics is to search journal or periodical indexes which are published as electronic databases, CD-ROMS or print indexes. They are huge lists of journal references which you search by keywords or subject headings. Originally published regularly in print form, most are now electronic, issued as CD-ROMs or electronic databases.