Searching the databases for ARTICLES
· Go to the library web site
· Select Databases. Use the subject filter or alphabetical filter to assist you with your selection
OR select Subject Collections for subject specific databases
· To access databases you will need your Surname, Student/Staff number and PIN number. For more information and guidance
go to How to create a PIN
· Select the required databases to start your search.
· The databases have Basic and Advanced search screen options
· NOTE: Each database can be searched with the help of THESAURUS, TOPICS, and INDEXES.
· In the Search/Find box, type the terms/keywords representing your topic
· You can combine your keywords with the Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) to narrow or broaden your search. For guidance on
using Boolean Operations, go to BooleanOperators
· Additional limitations, which can narrow your search results, are: full-text articles only, time frame, type of documents (scholarly
journals; magazines, books, dissertations), etc.
· If no results are displayed, check your spelling, change your keywords, use fewer keywords, add a
keyword or use a synonym for the keyword.
· Once you have the results list, you can re-arrange them for example according to the most relevant or recent articles.
· If the results are available in full-text, a number of options are available to view them: Full Text, Text & Graphics or PDF formats.
Choose PDF if you want to print.
· SELECT the records you would like to access
· You can PRINT/SAVE/E-MAIL/EXPORT
· If only the Abstract of the article is available, then search the UJLink (Library Catalogue) or check against the
CASE: A-to-Z journal list for full-text availability.
Looking for a SPECIFIC JOURNAL
· Go to the library web site
· Select CASE A-to-Z journal list
· Type the required journal title and select Search
· If the journal is available in full-text, the available access options will be displayed.
· If available electronically, click on the journal title hyperlink. Then select the required volume, issue and page to download or print
the article.
· If available in print, click on the “search” button to display the location and shelf number.