To find articles published in periodicals (magazines, newspapers, journals, etc.), you will need to use an index or electronic database. Indexes can be multi-disciplinary (Academic Search Premier, Readers Guide to Periodical Literature) or subject specific (ERIC, PSYCInfo, SportDiscus), and can be in print or electronic format. Periodical indexes can be searched in numerous ways: by author, title of the article or periodical, by keyword or subject.
HOW TO SELECT A DATABASE OR INDEX - The library webpage organizes the databases alphabetically by title. Research guides created by librarians include suggested databases/indexes for each area along with other relevant sources. In addition, consider the coverage of the database. Database descriptions on the databases page will describe the dates of coverages and types of publications included. Print indexes may need to be consulted for dates of coverage or because additional journal titles are covered.
FULL-TEXT AVAILABLE OR CITATION/ABSTRACT ONLY? - Many research databases include the full text of the article, while others are citations/abstracts only.
LOCATING A KNOWN ARTICLE - If you are looking for a known article (you already have the citation from a reference book, bibliography, another article, etc.) try:
The College Library provides access to two multi-disciplinary databases: Academic Search Premier and Academic Universe which include the subject of education.
Subject specific databases that may be relevant include: