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How to Locate a Particular Publication

Use these resources to find where a specific publication is available:

A Book

• Search your library's catalog by title, author, or ISBN.
• Or, search the OhioLINK catalog. Click "x OhioLINK libraries have this item" to see where the book is owned. Click REQUEST THIS ITEM to have the book sent to you.
• If neither catalog has the specific book you want, contact the Interlibrary Loan department of your library.

A Journal

• To see if OhioLINK has electronic access, look in the Electronic Journal Finder, which is a listing of journals available electronically through various OhioLINK databases. This listing will direct you to a database.
• Your library may have its own list of electronic journals.
• If you can't find the journal in these sources, search your library's catalog by journal title or ISSN to see if they hold the journal in print, microform, or electronic.
• To see what other libraries subscribe to a journal, check the OhioLINK catalog. Click "x OhioLINK libraries have this item" to see where the journal is owned.

A Specific Journal Article

• Look for the print or electronic journal as described above. Be sure to check the location and format of the particular date or volume/issue you need.
• Or, choose a database by subject, search the article, and look for links to electronic full text.
• In most databases, the link Find a Copy uses standard protocols to look for electronic full text in other sources, including other OhioLINK databases and library e-journal subscriptions. It also indicates whether your own library subscribes to the journal in print or electronically.
• If you cannot find the article in any format, contact the Interlibrary Loan department of your library.

A Videotape, Sound Recording, or other Audiovisual

• Search your library's catalog or the OhioLINK catalog.

An Electronic Media File (digital picture, audio, video, etc.)

• Search the appropriate section of the OhioLINK Digital Media Center.
• Photos, maps, and flags are available in the EBSCO Image Collection (access through Academic Search Premier).
• For current events, search the AccuNet/AP Multimedia Archive.

An Electronic Book

• Search your library's catalog or the OhioLINK catalog.
• Search e-book sites such as netLibrary and Safari Tech Books Online.

Check with the reference librarians at your library. They have information about the services of your own library and further recommendations on appropriate sources (electronic or print) to meet your information needs.

August 2003