Under normal circumstances, the best way to locate periodical articles on a particular subject is to use indexes and abstracts. Examples of periodical indexes include Christian Periodical Index , Vick Library Index , and ERIC . Examples of periodical abstracts include MasterFILE Elite and Religious and Theological Abstracts . Indexes and abstracts may be found in print and electronic formats. Indexes and abstracts contain citations that provide enough information to locate particular articles.
Some periodical databases contain full-text articles.
If the article you want is not available in electronic form, check the Vick Library's Periodical Holdings . If the issue you need isn t in the Library s collection, you can fill out a Document Delivery Request form . A copy of your article can often be obtained from another library at little or no cost. There are different finding aids for each of these types of sources. If you are undertaking a major research project, you should search for non-traditional sources so as to make sure you re not missing an important sector of information.