Summary
Our journal collection is available through CLIC (the catalog) and A-to-Z, but they don't cover exactly the same journals ...
- CLIC includes our:
- web (ejournal) subscriptions
- print subscriptions
- A-to-Z includes our:
- web (ejournal) subscriptions
- bundled ejournals
- available via special third-party packages
- these usually have embargo periods which block access to the most current issues.
Details
Background:
Our journal collection is complex. We have journal subscriptions to content that is web based and a few to traditional print journals. We also have access to some journals through bundled agreements that provide access to some of the content but not all of it – usually access to the most current issues are blocked or embargoed for 3 to 12 months. Finally, some journals are freely available on the web.
Currently we are dependent on two systems for identifying our journal holdings:
CLIC
This is the Library Catalog. I provides information on all our print and ejournal subscriptions.
A-to-Z
This is a service provided by our primary subscription agent and is used to identify all our web-based journals (e-journals) whether we have access via a subscription or with limited access as through a third-party package arrangement.
Because both CLIC and A-to-Z include our e-journal subscriptions, there is considerable overlap in their coverage. Both are available on the top toolbar:
A-to-Z: How to read the listing.
A to Z lists all the ejournal sites which provide access to a title:
- The publisher's web site.
- Third party web sites
- Usually the subscription is to a package of ejournals and there may be restrictions on what is available.
Be careful when you select a web site because the years of coverage may vary between sites:
Using CLIC to find journals
Simply select the periodical title option in the search box and enter the significant words from the journal name:
Locate your journal in the results listing ...
- Click the Details button for exact holdings information.
- E-journals should include a URL link.
Remember ... both students and faculty may use our pull and copy service.
- We will copy an article from the print collection, scan it and e-mail it to you. There is a fee for this service. See the link on our Services page for more information