Finding Journals at the Health Sciences Library

This Focus On guide is designed to help library users find journals at the Health Science Library. Please feel free to use our use our Ask a Librarian service for additional assistance in identifying appropriate resources for your work or for more help locating a specific resource. (note: this and all other links on this page will open a new browser window).

I have my citations, how do I find the journal?

• When you search PubMed, look for links (see picture below) to journal articles available online through UNC Chapel Hill Libraries subscriptions. Links are visible when the display is in "Abstract" mode or when you look at individual record.



• Note: PubMed does not provide information about all online journals or the journals UNC Libraries own in print ). Search for these journals in the UNC Chapel Hill Libraries Catalog.

How do I search for journals in the UNC Chapel Hill Libraries Catalog?

• (1) Access the UNC Library Catalog by going to www.hsl.unc.edu and selecting the catalog link.



• (2) Enter the complete title of the journal in the search box. Select "Journal Title" in the dropdown box. Hit Search.
  Tip: use PubMed's Journal Browser to look up complete titles.



• (3) You may have to select a title from the records list:

  

How do I search for E-journals in the Libraries E-Journal Finder?

• (1) Go to www.hsl.unc.edu and select "Electronic Journals."

  

• (2) Enter the full journal title and hit "search."

  

• (3) Select the record

  

What does a catalog record tell you?

• The catalog record gives information about holdings. The record also gives you publication information and subject headings for the journal.

The "Holdings Record"

• View library holdings by clicking "Show Detailed Holdings." The record tells you the following:


Arrangement of Journals in the Health Science Library:

• Pre-1990 Journals: Basement
• Journals 1990-Present: 4th Floor

Getting Help

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