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Which Source Should I Use?

Have trouble understanding the different types of sources and how they can be used in research? This guide can help you understand sources of information better and so you can choose the best source to fit your information need.

Does the SDSU Library Subscribe to a Particular Journal?

""Want to see a entire issue of a journal, or would you like to see if SDSU Library subscribes to a specific journal?  Follow these steps to search for a specific journal on the SDSU Library website:

  1. Select the Journals link located under the search box on the library home page
  2. Enter the title of the journal you are looking for and run the search 
  3. Select the database that carries the date range you need. 
  4. Look for options to search within that journal, or a list of date or issue numbers to access the issue you need.  

Checking Out SDSU Library's Journal Subscriptions for a Discipline

Want to see what journals the SDSU Library subscribes to in a particular discipline?  Use these steps to find our lists of disciple specific journal subscriptions:

  1. Select the Journals link located under the search box on the library home page
  2. Locate the Journals by Category box
  3. Browse and select the category that fits the discipline best
  4. Select the subcategory that fits your need.  

You will be presented with a list of journals in alphabetical order by journal title.