Journals
Journals/Serials held in the Colman Library
The majority of the library resources are journals and serials. The Colman Library defines Journals as those periodicals that are published on a regular basis throughout the year, and which are received in paperback format. Serials are defined as periodicals that are received in a hardback format and which are published irregularly or annually.
All journals and serials are on the Newton Library Catalogue, under database ‘Departments and Faculties A-E’. To do a search, type the title in the search box on the left, and highlight ‘Journal Title’ in the Search by box on the right, than click on Search.
 Beginner's guide to Newton 
Guide to finding Journals in Newton
A finding list to help locate the journals is displayed in the Library.
Comprehensive list of the journals and serials held in the Colman Library is available here (pdf).
Locating journals elsewhere in Cambridge
Cambridge University Libraries has an online public access catalogue - Newton, which is co-ordinated by the University Library. There are eight databases on the Newton at the moment, which details the journal and serial holdings of all University and College Libraries. There is an online help facility, but if you need any further help please see the Assistant Librarian.
Electronic Journals
The most comprehensive list of electronic journals, for which full text is available, is the University Library's A-Z of Electronic Journals. Access methods vary, but the most common are:
- ID/Password controlled: these are available from the Assistant Librarian. Many sites use ATHENS (the National Authentication System)
- IP address recognition: the provider will check that your IP address matches those on the site-licence
- Domain recognition: the provider recognises your computer as being in the cam.ac.uk domain
There are many journals where we do not have a subscription to the electronic version. For these you will be able to view Table of Contents and article abstracts only. In some cases full text can be supplied on a 'pay-per-view' basis, information on costs and payment methods are given online.
ScienceDirect Backfiles - access to journals from the first issue of publication
A list of available Biochemistry journals is here. Go to ScienceDirect for access and further details. |
