I would like to locate a specific journal title and view the list of volumes and issues for that journal on the new EBSCOhost interface. Can I do this and if so, how?
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JaySearch
Searching JaySearch is the best method for locating the full text of a particular journal title. EBSCOhost will only show you full text for the journals that our EBSCO databases provide the full text of. JaySearch will list ALL LIBRARY DATABASES that provide the full text of a particular journal title, including EBSCO.
Finding a Specific Journal in EBSCOhost
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Click the Publications tab below the Advanced Search boxes.
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The Publications Authority File appears, with the beginning of the list displayed. If you are searching multiple databases, several Publication files may be available. They will appear in the drop-down list.
When the list is opened, you can use the search box at the top to search for a database in the profile being searched.
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Enter your search terms in the Search field. You can enter all or part of a publication name, for example, ABA Journal.
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Alphabetical – This search type finds journals beginning with the letters entered. Results are displayed in alphabetical order.
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Match Any Words – This search type finds publications containing one or more of your terms. Results are displayed in order of relevance.
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Subject & Description – This search type allows users to simultaneously search the subject, description and title fields of a journal.
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Click the Magnifying glass to run your search. A publication title list is displayed.
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For a description of the journal or publication, click the hyperlinked Publication Name.
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The information found in the Publication Details may include: the title, ISSN, publisher information (name, address, publisher URL), title history, bibliographic record and full text coverage, publication type, the subject and/or a description of the journal, and whether the journal is peer reviewed.