Journals
Searching for journal articles
- Not all journals are online and Google will not always get what you want!
- The most thorough way to search for a journal in the University's Libraries is via the University Library catalogue
- Choose 'journal title' in the drop down menu of Simple Search
- Type in the journal title you want for example 'American Psychologist' or 'Mind' NOT the journal article title.
- You will be taken to a screen which shows the online AND print availability of the journal in the University.
- Choose either the electronic resource or the print option. Often older volumes of journals are only available in hard copy. If you cannot find the volume you need via the electronic option go for the print copy. The catalogue should tell you the volumes available and their locations in the University. For online journals you will usually be prompted for your EASE username and password, then follow the links to your desired volume and article.
Journals in the Psychology and Philosophy Library
- All journals are strictly for reference use only.
- Psychology bound journals are held in Room G4 and current and recent back issues are displayed in G1 near the Librarian's Office.
- Some older philosophy journals including Proceedings of the Aristotelian Society are held in the Room G4
- APA Journals are available online. Available on PsycARTICLES or individual titles found on the Library Catalogue.
Journals from other libraries
- For journals not held in the University Library try SALSER for journals held in Scottish research libraries
- National Library of Scotland
University staff and postgraduates may apply for a reader's ticket at the National Library of Scotland. Undergraduates may only use the National Library on a temporary basis if the items required are not held anywhere in the University Libraries. A form must be filled out, signed and stamped by an Edinburgh librarian to verify this and taken to the National Library with a University matriculation card. Forms available from the Psychology & Philosophy and Main Libraries.
Inter-library Loans
For items not in Edinburgh there is an inter-library loan service. Current cost £5. Undergraduates will require a supporting letter from an academic supervisor to use this service.