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1. Finding Articles
To find periodical (journal or magazine) articles, use the Library's
databases.
Directions for using the databases:
- Choose one of the subject areas listed,
then choose one of the databases listed under that category.
To choose a specific database by name, (for example, "Expanded
Academic ASAP,") click on "Databases by Title" to
see an alphabetical list.
- Some databases will provide you with full-text
articles. These databases are marked with a blue circle, or
with a half-blue circle if the database contains only some
full-text articles. Some databases will give you only citations,
and you must then look in the library for the journal in which
the cited article was published. Articles from journals not
held in the library may be gotten through Interlibrary
Loan.
- Each database is different. Some databases
contain articles in a specific subject area, such as education
or business. Others can be used for multiple subject areas.
Consult a reference librarian for help with using databases.
The Library has many full-text journals on-line. Visit http://www.loyola.edu/library/ejournals_a.htm
to see a list of these journals.
2. Finding Books, Journals, and Audiovisual Materials
To find items in the library, such as books, magazines, journals,
and videos, use the library catalog.
Directions for using the catalog:
- Click on SHARC Catalog.
- Enter terms in the search box to describe
what you are looking for.
- Select a Search Type from the drop-down
box, such as "Author" or "Title."
- Click on Search.
- Click on individual titles to get the full
information, including the item's call number.
- Use the library directory (shown below)
to figure out where in the library the item can be found.
Library Directory
| Books, call numbers A-K (Stacks) |
3rd Floor |
| Books, call numbers L-Z (Stacks) |
2nd Floor |
| Juvenile Collection (Children's
Books) |
2nd Floor |
| Check-Out (Circulation) |
1st Floor |
| Periodicals - Current |
1st Floor |
| Periodicals - Older (Bound)
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Lower Level |
| Media Services |
Lower Level |
| Microforms |
Lower Level |
| Reference |
1st Floor |
| Reserves |
1st Floor |
| Snack Lounge |
Lower Level |
3. Other Research Assistance
Guides and Help Sheets
The Library's Web site has other resources available to help you
with your research, including general guides and database
help sheets. Visit
http://www.loyola.edu/library/ref/biblios.htm for a list
of these help sheets and guides.
Ask a Librarian
Reference Librarians are here to help you with all
your research and informational needs. You can email the Reference
Staff through the Ask
a Librarian link on the Library's site, or call during reference
hours at 410-617-6802. And of course, you can also come to the Reference
Desk in person with any questions you may have. The Reference Librarians
will be happy to help you!
Reference Librarians'
Contact Information
Patty MacDonald, Head of Reference, 6831, pmacdonald@loyola.edu
Susan Cooperstein, Reference and Instruction Librarian, 6832, cooperstein@loyola.edu
Joanne Helouvry, Reference Librarian, 6834, jhelouvry@loyola.edu
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