Finding journal articlesFinding journal articles

For further information regarding finding journal articles contact Lucy Drake.

How do I find a journal article?

Students

Look on Blackboard in the 'Library Resources' section for information on finding journal articles. 

For all other users

Complete this online request form  or download this Word document form, complete it and send post it to us and we will send you your articles by email in PDF format.   

How do I find journal articles from the university?

Go to FindIt@ Bham and search the catalogue.  Always log in using your Birmingham username and password. 

Help searching the catalogue

What paper journals do you hold?

See the list of paper journals the we hold.

Can I borrow a journal from the library?

Our journal collection is for reference only and cannot be taken away.  You can photocopy articles from any of our journals.  If you are unable to get into the library to do so in person complete this form and return it to us we will send you the article. 

What electronic journals does the library subscribe to?

See this list of our ejournals.  If you need an article from any of these journals complete this form  and return it to us and we will send you the article.

How do I find journal articles in my subject area?

The best way of finding relevant journal articles is to carry out a literature search.  For more details on how to do this consult your individual user group page.