Read: Where to Search for Sources

Why Watch This Video?

This video presents key details about accessing and effectively using the library catalog, a key resource for academic research. It also presents the steps to manage your library account and to request items from off-site library collections, for in-library pickup.

 You will:

• Learn how to use the library's online catalog and interpret records to find a variety of materials, including books, journals, DVDs, and electronic resources.
• Develop the ability to refine search results using various filters such as subject, format, and publication date.

Why Watch This Video?

View this video  to efficiently  find magazine, newspaper, and journal articles using the University of Michigan Library Articles Search. Articles from scholarly journals and other reputable sources form the backbone of high-quality research and writing. In this video,  you learn how to:

• Use Articles  Search to find credible content  from journals, newspapers, and magazines..
• Refine search results using options to limit results to scholarly articles, exclude certain formats, select publication dates, and filter by subject.
• Access the full text of articles through the "Go to Item" link and how to troubleshoot common access issues, including using MGet It.

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