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Search Tips

Find Peer Review Articles

Step 1:  When starting on the library's homepage, select the Advanced Search option

Step 2:  Select Only return peer-reviewed articles

           Search peer reviewed articles

Use the Filters

After performing a search, use the filters on the left side of your screen to narrow your results to articles or books, date, full-text, peer-reviewed, etc.

MOBILE USERS: look for the "Group and Refine This Search" option at the top of your screen.

                            Use the filters on the left side of the results page

Articles

Full-text Articles

Select the blue "View full text" option to view an article.

  • The link may take you to a different database
  • You may be prompted to enter your SAU login info
  • You may need to select "Full-text" or "PDF Full Text" in the database to view, download, or print the article.
                          View article example

Full-text Not Available

Some articles and books may not be available at SAU.  Request a copy through Interlibrary Loan!

Step 1.Click on the title of the item you want

Step 2. Then select the blue "Get this for me!" button and fill out the ILL request form.

               How to request an item via Interlibrary Loan

Books & eBooks

SAU Library Print Books

Print book availability and shelving locations can be found beneath the summary.

                           SAU book displays shelving location and call number

SAU Library eBooks

Look for the blue "View eBook" button to read SAU ebooks online.

  • The link may take you to a different database
  • You may be prompted to enter your SAU login info
  • eBooks can be read online or downloaded to your device
  • You may need to select PDF Full Text or View Online in the new database

Get books from other libraries

Some books may not be available from SAU Library.  Request a copy through Interlibrary Loan!

Step 1: Click on the title of the item you want to borrow.  Step 2:  Then look for the blue "Get this for me!" button.