Looking for a specific journal or article? Whether you have a full citation, a journal title, or just a research topic, the tools below can help you confirm Duke access, locate full text, and decide next steps if something isn’t available.
Find a specific article | Find a journal | Impact factors | Search by topic | Common problems & help
Find a specific article
Best for when you already have a citation.
PubMed Single Citation Matcher
Before placing an Interlibrary Loan request, check whether Duke already has access. You can do this quickly in PubMed, EJournals, or the Library Catalog.
If you are unsure whether Duke has access, contact Interlibrary Loan at 919.660.1138.
Find a journal
Use these tools to search by journal title or confirm the full journal name.
- Library E-Journals
Search for online journal access through the Medical Center Library & Archives - Library Catalog
Search for online and print journal holdings across Duke Libraries - NLM Catalog
Useful for confirming journal abbreviations and official journal titles
Impact factors
What is an impact factor?
A journal impact factor is a citation-based metric that reflects how often, on average,
recent articles from a journal are cited. It is one of several measures used to assess
journal visibility and influence.
Search by topic
If you are starting with a topic rather than a known journal or article.
Common problems & help
- I hit a paywall.
Make sure you started from the Library website or followed a GetIt@Duke link. If you still see a paywall, Duke may not have access. - I’m off campus and can’t get in.
Start here: Access from Off campus - The link doesn’t work.
Please submit the Report an Access Issue form so we can investigate. - I’m not sure if Duke has access.
Check EJournals or the Library Catalog, or contact Interlibrary Loan at 919.660.1138. - I need help figuring out where to search.
Ask a Librarian for help choosing the best tool or strategy.