SUBJECT ACCESS TO JOURNALS, MAGAZINES AND NEWSPAPERS

Given the plethora of indexes, it is critical that you carefully target an index which is likely to cover the appropriate journals which publish material on your topic. Additionally, you need to consider whether you want broad, general indexes which will give you a sampling of materials appearing in mainstream publications, or specialized indexes which will be comprehensive and focused. Listed below are a sample of the indexes to be found in the St. Olaf Libraries. If you can't find the type of materials you need, please consult a reference librarian to help you find your way throught the maze. You will save a great deal of time by using the best index, not necessarily the most convenient. All of these indexes are accessible from the Libraries' Home Page , under "Electronic Research Tools:  Articles and More."

General Indexes to Mainstream Publications
Academic Search Premier   Indexes articles in both popular magazines and academic journals. Full text of articles often an option.
Expanded Academic Index. Similar to ASP, above, but appears not to be so heavily weighted in medicine, chemistry and geology. Search both and let Kris know the differences.
Alternative Press Index . [R.R. AI 3 .A27]. Covers 250 (primarily US) alternative and radical publications from 1987-.

Indexes to Scholarly Journals in the Disciplines
A complete list of indexes and databases is available through the Libraries' home page under "Electronic Research Tools:  Articles and More."

Historical Abstracts From an historical perspective -- includes political, social, economic history occuring from 1450 to date for the world other than the US and Canada. You can also search America: History and Life from this same site.
Art Index .  
Women Studies International.
ATLA Religion Index

CSA Databases:
MLA Bibliography  Indexes papers in languages and literatures; also linguistics.
PAIS (Public Affairs Information Service) 1972 - An index to public policy and political affairs around the world.. PAIS Archive covers 1915-1976.
Worldwide Political Science Abstracts
Sociological Abstracts
ERIC database (Education)
EconLit
Index Islamicus Includes material on the religion as well as topics of significance in the Islamic World (including Asia).
Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts

The most important database for Asian Studies is the Bibliography of Asian Studies. Compiled by the Association for Asian Studies; indexes many journals not found elsewhere, plus chapters in books and whole books. We will spend all next week on this.

Indexes to Newspapers, both US and International, over the years:
Proquest National Newspaper Database
Select "National Newspapers, "then "Continue," then click on "Guided." Full-text coverage of The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post and Minneapolis Star Tribune. 1986-present.  Useful in that fewer papers are covered than in L/N.
The New York Times New York Times Index [RR AI21 .N45 ] is an indispensable starting point for primary source accounts of an event .  For historical articles, use The New York Times, 1851-2003.  Lexis/Nexis, below, covers from 1980 to date..
Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe
"Academic Universe" provides access to a wide range of news, business, legal, medical, and reference information. Excellent source for full-text articles in national and international newspapers going back a number of years. For tips on finding back file articles in international newspapers, click here.

English Translations of non-US radio and TV broadcasts, newspapers and some journals.... Produced by the US Government
World News Connection (Online version of Foreign Broadcast Information Service. ) FBIS includes daily English translations of non-US foreign news broadcasts as well as English translations of articles from foreign newspapers and journals as well as some news broadcasts. Translated by the U.S. government. 1995 - present, use online edition -- the reference librarian will provide login and password
When you finish searching YOU MUST EXIT by selecting "Exit" button which is located at the bottom of the Main Menu and each of the main Search Menus. You will prevent anyone else from using the system for 30 minutes if you do not exit the system properly.

1977-1996 is covered by two resources:
Daily Reports of Foreign Broadcast Information [FBIS]. Contains daily English language translations of nonUS news broadcasts as well as news from some print sources. Good resource for local opinion. Asia-related reports from Asia are available from 1978-1996 on microfiche [Gov Docs PREX 7.10:FBIS]; July 1996-July 1997 on CDRom in the reference room. An index is available on CDRom in the Reference room, FBIS Electronic Index , which covers 1977-1999. The individual daily fiche have tables of contents.
Joint Publications Research Service [JPRS] . English language translations from nonUS newspapers and journals . Indexed by Transdex [DOC REF JA 1.A1T7]; actual fiche are shelved in the Documents fiche collection under DOCS PREX 7.13:JPR