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Hi, I’m Denise Bennett, an Engineering Librarian at UF’s Marston Science Library.
What’s in the Library Catalog?
Search the Library Catalog to find books …
… journal subscriptions …
… documents and tech reports produced by government agencies …
… maps, and more, whether in print in a library or with a link to an online version.
On the MSL website or any subject or course guide, look for the Library Catalog search box.
Let’s start with a simple search, such as deformation.
See print copies and their call number ...
… and click Locate for a library map or floor plan.
Click on Txt to send the call number of a print book to your cell phone.
Online items have a link – either the word Connect or a URL.
Connect through the VPN first if you’re off campus or using your mobile device!
Consider using the Sort by option to change the order of the results …
… or use the Narrow boxes to limit to library or subject.
When you have an article citation and want to know if UF subscribes to the journal so you can read the full text, check the Catalog.
An article citation includes the author and title of an article, the name of the journal, the volume, page, and date.
The journal name is typically found near the end, just before the numbers.
In the Library Catalog, type the name of the journal – not the article! – and open the drop- down menu to select journal title.
This shortcut is an efficient way to limit yourself to just journals, and is especially useful if you’re looking for Science or Time.
If we have print, click check availability to see our inventory.
MSL has the Journal of Hazardous Materials in print or microfilm from 1972-1996.
Let’s use the browser Back button to see if we have online,
and click here …
… and then pick any link that matches your date.
When you’re at the journal site…
…. drill down to the year and pages you need.
With some journals, you’ll see an indication of a research article or something else, such as an editorial or a review.
Some articles are available in both an html version that you can read on the screen…
… and also a PDF version that is best if you want to print or save the article.