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The GCU Library's updated version of LopeCat, the library’s online catalog, is live! For more details on what has changed, visit the What's New Guide .

Topics & Assignments: Choosing Where to Search

Introduction to the GCU Library

Choosing Where to Search

When You Need Something Specific

Check your course material in the online classroom for a direct link if an article is mentioned by title.
Textbooks are not usually in the library collection, you'll find them in the online classroom .
Review Choosing Source Types if you are unsure what you need, then head to Library Searching by Type to find it .

When Your Assignment Asks:

For specific types of sources or information? (i.e. a book, a peer reviewed article, or a dissertation).
- Head to the Library Searching by Type page for details on where in the online Library you can find it.
For you to find an article from a specific periodical? (i.e. The Wall Street Journal)
- Find Journals by Title will tell you where it is.
For you to use a database by name? (i.e. Opposing Viewpoints or CINHAL).
- Find Journal Articles has the alphabetical list.

When You Need Articles on a Topic

Looking for articles, journal articles, academic sources, or peer-reviewed journal articles?

Just want to get started?

Start on the Find Journal Articles page.
Use Browse by Subject to find a database recommended for your subject.
Or use the LopeSearch at the top.

Just need some peer-reviewed articles on a simple topic and want to start right now? Here is a shortcut for the LopeSearch:

When You Aren't Sure

Librarians are available on demand by phone, chat, email, or in person during Ask-A-Librarian hours, no appointment needed!

When emailing us, please include both what assignment or DQ you are working on and your specific topic or research question. It helps us make the best recommendations.