Psychology Research Guide
Articles, Journals and Periodicals

Here are some tips for finding articles, journals, and periodicals.

Articles on a Topic
To find articles on a specific topic, search one of the Library's many databases relevant to Psychology. Databases are available on Library computers to all. Available off campus to UMass students, faculty, staff, and affiliates with an OIT account; enter your OIT username and password when prompted.

Journals on a Topic
To search for journals and periodicals on a topic in the Library Catalog, conduct a "Subject begins with" search in the UMass Amherst Libraries Catalog and add the word "periodicals" to your search; e.g., psychology periodicals.

Journals by Title
To search for a specific journal or periodical, conduct a "Journal title begins with" search in the UMass Amherst Libraries Catalog. Note location (UM W.E.B. Du Bois, UM Science, etc.), and call number. Journals in the W.E.B. Du Bois Library are shelved in the book stacks: Call Number Locations.

E- journals
To locate online journals, search by journal title in "E-Journals." For key journals, consult the E-Journals page of this guide.

Printed Indexes
There are many journal indexing and abstracting sources available in print in the Library's Reference collections. For more information, consult the Reference materials page of this guide.