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Doctoral Research Toolkit: Publication Finder

Tools and information to support your success as doctoral student.

Publication Finder

The library's Publication Finder tool can help you locate specific journal titles within the CSU Library. Publication Finder is accessible through the "E-Journals" box on the library homepage. Click on "Publication Finder" and then click on "Publications" within the "Research Tools" section in the left column.

WorldCat

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WorldCat is an online library catalog that allows you to search the collections of thousands of libraries from around the world.

If you need an article that is not available in full-text here in the CSU Library, you can search WorldCat to see if a library near where you live has access to it. Most libraries have outside patron policies and will permit you to use their resources within the building and will often allow you to obtain digital copies of articles or copy or print any articles you need.

See How to Use WorldCat for instructions on searching within this resource.

Using Publication Finder

Upon accessing Publication Finder, enter the journal title, subject, ISSN number, or browse by publications:

 

In the results list, click on a database link to access the journal:

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Research Appointments

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The CSU librarians can support you during the research process with personalized reference services. We are happy to help you with the following tasks:

  • Accessing and using the CSU Library databases in order to create a peer-reviewed literature review with library resources
  • Using free personalized database folders within multiple database platforms to organize your research
  • Brainstorming keywords and recommending search limiters to use
  • Locating the dissertations and theses that may support and inform your research process