Finding Journal Articles

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Finding Known Articles

See also: Finding Articles by Subject

Use this tutorial to find an article you already have details for.

1. Identify Journal Title

First identify the journal title or source.

A typical reference/citation looks like this:

2. Search Catalogue for Journal Title or Source

Search the National Library's online catalogue to determine if we hold the journal.

Remember, the catalogue does not contain details of individual articles, it only lists the titles of books and journals.

NOTE: Some journal indexes abbreviate journal titles. Check Periodical Title Abbreviations (call number: RFq 050.148 per ) in the Reference Collection.

3. Does the Library hold the issue I want?

• Yes
• No

Yes

When you find the journal in the catalogue you will need to check if the library holds the issue you want. If it does, you can request the specific issue using e-callslips.

In the example below the library holds the issue required which is volume 23, issue 2.

No

If the National Library does not hold the issue you want try the following to locate/obtain the issue:

• Libraries Australia lets you discover what's in over 800 Australian libraries
  
  
• search other library catalogues for the item
  The Australian Libraries Gateway contains links to other Australian libraries and their online catalogues
  
  
• request it on interlibrary loan through your own local library
  
  
• use Copies Direct