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Three easy steps to finding journal articles: 1st step Consult the catalog or databases Arrow 2nd step Locate the journal Arrow 3rd step Access the document

 

1st step Consult the catalog or databases

You may be faced with two different cases:

FletxaIf you have the article reference you have to search for the title of the journal in catalog and check if the relevant issue is available.

FletxaIf you do not have the reference of the articles you have to search in databases.

If you are looking for articles about a particular subject or author, you can consult in Metacercador the different databases and electronic journals that the Library has, which in many cases offer the electronic full text. For each database you will find a summary of its content and, in many cases, a user guide.

Remember that the database of E-TOC of the CBUC (Consortium of Academic Libraries of Catalonia) allows you to search the summaries of almost 13,000 journals. It includes electronic forms that help you use the interlibrary loan service automatically.

 

 

2nd step Locate the journal

Once you have found in the catalog the information about the journal you are looking for, click on the title of the issue you ae interested in.

If you are interested in the paper format, take note of its location and the issues available:



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3rd step Access the document

FletxaIf you locate a journal that is accessible via Internet, you can consult it direct by clicking on

  • Consult it provides access to the full text and to other services of the journal
  • the web address

Consider the access instructions and terms and conditions of use for connecting to the electronic resources.

Catalog Card Screen

 

FletxaIf the journal in paper format is in the Library, where you are, you can go and get it from the shelf. In most cases, to find the journal on the shelf you will have to go to the Journals section (called Hemeroteca (Hem)). Consult the planning of the corresponding library for guidance.

 

FletxaIf the document is at another UPF Library building, you can request in as follows:

Requests Description

At the desk
At the desk

Fletxeta Please go to the loans desk at any Library site.

Fletxeta The timetable is from Monday to Sunday (except the Mar Library, which is from Monday to Friday), from opening time until 9.00 p.m. (8.00 p.m. from Monday to Friday during Christmas time and summer holidays).

Electronic
Electronic

Fletxeta A form with no calendar or timetable restrictions is available (24x7).

Fletxeta When filling in the form, please indicate how you wish to receive your reply:

Fletxeta by phone
Fletxeta by email

By phone
By phone

Fletxeta Please call us on the following numbers:

Fletxeta Main Library: 93 542 16 14
Fletxeta Rambla Library: 93 542 23 52
Fletxeta França Library: 93 542 24 57
Fletxeta Mar Library: 93 542 28 37

FletxetaThe timetable is from Monday to Sunday (except the Mar Library, which is from Monday to Friday), from opening time until 9.00 p.m. (8.00 p.m. from Monday to Friday during Christmas time and summer holidays).


Finally, if you have been looking for a journal that is not in the UPF Library, consult section: Getting materials from other libraries.

 

Steps to prepare your academic paper Find Internet resources Evaluate the resources found Situate the subject within its context Find articles from journals Find books, journals, audiovisuals, etc. Formulate the subject of your academic paper Write up your academic paper Cite your chosen resources Find Internet resources Evaluate the resources found Situate the subject within its context Find articles from journals Find books, journals, audiovisuals, etc. Formulate the subject of your academic paper Write up your academic paper Cite your chosen resources

Last updated 30-10-2008
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