How to Find an Article in the Electronic Resources by Citation
Introduction
This tutorial will give you an overview of how best to use citations to find articles in the electronic resources.
Finding the standard bluebook citation format
Take the following sample citation:
Daphna Shraga, UN Peacekeeping Operations: Applicability of International Humanitarian Law and Responsibility for Operations-Related Damage, 94 AJIL 406 (2000)
You can find the standard bluebook format for citing this article in the last line:
94 AJIL 406
If you don't recognize an abbreviation, or want to know the preferred abbreviation, look it up in the Cardiff Index to Legal Abbreviations.
EBSCO A-Z e-Journals
Once you have the title of the journal for your abbreviation, you'll want to go to the Electronic Resources page from the DHL ISeek page. Follow the link #2 for the A-Z list of electronic journals to search for your journal title.
Why should you search in the EBSCO A-to-Z list of e-journal titles rather than #1 in the list of electronic resources?
- the citation tells you what journal title you are searching for
- the results list will tell you which databases index the journal you need
- the results list will tell you which databases have the right dates of coverage
On your results page, you'll want to note the following items circled in red:
- Dates of coverage: Make sure that the dates of coverage for that database covers the period in which your article was published.
- HQ library access only: The house icon implies that this database can only be accessed through the UNHQ library sites.
- Password protected: The padlock symbol designates databases which can only be access through DHL Reference Desk. If this is the only option you have for accessing the article, click the accompanying link to request that someone find the article for you.
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