1. On the UNC Libraries homepage (http://www.lib.unc.edu) select E-Research Tools.

2. If you know the name of the database you want to search, the alphabetical list of titles will take you to it quickly. If you are not sure which database is best for your topic, you can browse the list of subject categories for one that is appropriate or begin with a multidisciplinary one, like Academic Search Premier or Academic OneFile.

3. Once you have selected a database, enter the keywords and phrases that describe your topic into the appropriate search box.

Remember to use the Boolean operators AND and OR to construct your search. For example:

(urban OR inner cities) AND (renewal OR redevelopment)

4. Many of the databases available through the library provide direct access to the full text of the article. If the article is available, the database will indicate it with a link to either an html (web) version or a pdf (graphic) version.

5. Continue for directions on finding your article if it is not full-text in the database.

"Ask a Librarian" if you need help!
http://www.lib.unc.edu/ask.html