Some of you find great stuff out on the web. And then you're frustrated because the publisher's paywall cuts you off from full access. That is disappointing, isn't it?
But wait a minute. Libraries subscribe to lots of databases to provide you with access to zillions of magazines and newspapers. We made a video explaining how you can find magazines and journals through the University Libraries:
Retrieving Magazine Articles: Tips for Source Gathering
While searching the web can turn up lots of great stuff, you might also consider starting with a database with advanced search features and links to the full articles. If you're looking for articles from say, psychology or sociology, using PsycInfo or Sociological Abstracts will focus your search much better than Google, Bing, or any other search engine.
To get to those specialized databases, start with the University Libraries A-Z Databases list. If you don't know which databases might be useful, take a look at the terrific Research Guides prepared by the University Libraries' subject specialists. If you don't know where to start for computer science or East Asian studies, those guides will get you going. (If you're looking for legal topics, remember the Gallagher Law Library guides!)
Here's a tip for Google Scholar. You can set your preferences so it automatically connects you to sources licensed by the University Libraries. See these blog posts, with illustrations.
PS If you're reading this post and you aren't affiliated with the UW, check out what's available from your local public library. They also subscribe to databases!
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