 Find Articles
Articles Databases A-Z
Complete listing of all databases. Useful if you know the name of the database you want, or wish to browse.
News Articles Databases
Indexes to articles from newspapers and other news sources.
Government Publications and Law
Indexes to documents and other publications related to government and law.
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Article Databases by subject
The Library has a large collection of journal-article databases that allow you to locate articles by subject, author, title and more. Use the list below to select a database area related to your research interests:
General Articles Databases—Useful if your topic is multi- or interdisciplinary
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Additional info on finding articles:
Don't use the Library Catalog to find articles
CRUZCAT and Melvyl won't help you find journal articles. But don't panic—you won't have to endure the nightmare of looking through hundreds of
journals page by page to find articles for your research. We have a large
collection of journal-article indexes that allow you to locate articles
by subject, author, title and more. And there are many indexes to choose
from, some available in print and others as online databases.
Unfortunately, there is no single index that covers all the articles
in the journals we own. In fact, we have hundreds of online article databases
to choose from, each one specializing in different subject areas.
Choosing article databases
To help you choose a database, the Library has created a virtual
list or "shopping mall" of online databases on our Library Research page
(library.ucsc.edu/research.html).
You can browse for a database in an alphabetical list, type in the name of a database you're looking for, or locate a guide on your subject area (e.g. psychology, art, health,
etc.) and use its suggested links to individual databases. Each of
our databases has online Help but remember that you are always
welcome to come by the Reference Desk for personalized assistance.
How do I search a database?
Each of the several hundred databases the Library subscribes to varies somewhat
in how they look or are searched. Some useful tips in using an unfamiliar
database include:
- Locate the built-in Help feature—This will often provide
a quick overview of how to search
- Advanced search option—Most databases default to a very
basic search box. A more advanced/expert search will often allow for
more precise and efficient searching.
- Keyword Searching—This is usually the most flexible and forgiving
of search options.
Is my article full-text online?
See “How to Use UC-eLinks” (http://library.ucsc.edu/ref/howto/elinks.html) for more info.
Where does the Library keep its print journals?
The University Library shelves current journals separately in the Current
Periodicals section of each library. Older volumes of journals are bound
and shelved in the stacks of each library by call number. Current periodicals
are on the second (main) floor of the Science & Engineering Library. Current
periodicals are on the first floor (bottom floor) in McHenry Library. The
call numbers for all journals can be found in CRUZCAT (http://cruzcat.ucsc.edu).
Hidden treasure—bibliographies & references
A bibliography is a list of books, articles and sometimes other materials
such as films and recordings. Often-overlooked resources for journal
articles are the bibliographies and cited references that can be found
at the end of related journal articles or in books on your topic. So remember
to take a look at the articles and books you've already found—you may
have a treasure trove of related sources!
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