Find an article

There are many different routes to finding articles and journals in our collections. This page outlines some tips to help you get started. You will also want to use databases dedicated to your discipline, which can be accessed from your Subject Guide.

Finding articles with Library Search

Quick search

For a basic search, simply type one or more words into the Library Search box
Use the 'Article' filter, under 'Format' to view articles that match your search terms
These filters can usually be found on the left of the screen on a computer, or under 'Group & Refine This Search' on a mobile device.

Advanced search

Build up your search query using keywords or author details
Include boolean operators: AND, OR, NOT
Choose to add filters such as 'peer-reviewed', publication year or language.

Finding articles for an assignment

If you need to find literature for an assignment, see our tips on discovering sources using keywords and advanced search strategies. Find subject-specific databases on your Subject Guide.

Finding journals with our A-Z list, BrowZine and Library Search

Find an eJournal with our A-Z list

If you are looking for a particular online journal, try searching or browsing our A to Z list of eJournal titles.

Search or browse eJournals with BrowZine

Browzine brings together scholarly eJournals from multiple publishers and platforms and allows you to browse, read and keep up-to-date with the key journals in your field of study and research.

Find a print journal with Library Search

Search for journal titles that may be held in print using Library Search. Select 'Journal' from the list of formats in the left-hand menu.

Help accessing journals

Accessing online resources

For more guidance on accessing online books and articles, see our tips for online resources.

See our page on LibKey Nomad for one-click access to full text articles and the Search by DOI or PMID page to access journal articles using either the digital object identifier (DOI) or PubMed Identifier (PMID).

Special usernames and passwords

Some electronic resources need unique usernames and passwords. Please see the list of resources and login details (UoB access only).

Pre-1978 content

If you are looking for a print journal acquired before 1978, try searching our card catalogue online.