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Periodicals: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I know if Murphy Library has the journal I need?

A: You can find Murphy's periodicals holdings information several different ways. The quickest and easiest way is to check our Periodicals Holdings Search. This database includes electronic, print and microform holdings for Murphy Library, Gundersen's Health Sciences Library, and La Crosse Public Library. You can also locate Murphy's periodicals holdings in the Library Catalog. Type the title in the Find This box and under Choose a Search Type select Journal Title. While the resulting information will not include actual journal articles, the record will indicate if certain volumes are at the bindery and even the volume and issue number of the latest issue that we have received. 



Q: How do I find which journals you have on a certain subject (like microbiology, art, or education)?

A: Please browse our journals by subject.


Q: Do you have access to any searchable directories of Periodicals?

A: Yes, we have access to several periodicals directories.

Q: What's going on in the periodicals department?

A: We now have a blog for news stories at http://uwlaxperiodicals.wordpress.com/. Subscribe to the news feed via your favorite feed reader. Links to the most recent stories are included below:

Q: How do I know if the journal I need is available electronically? 

A: An excellent question! The Periodicals Holdings Search allows you to type in a title and retrieve all print, microform, and electronic holdings. 


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