Find an Article
Use this page to find scholarly articles, academic journals, magazines, and newspapers from the Avila Library collection. Looking for books or videos? Visit our Find a Book and Find a Video pages to explore additional collections.
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Find Articles by Collection
We recommend beginning your research with Search Everything, but using a specific database can often provide more accurate results, better search features, and unique tools to enhance your experience. Try one of our recommended databases or browse by area of study.
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Start Here: Academic Search Premier or JSTOR
Recommended Article Databases:
- Academic Search Premier
- Exploring Race in Society
- Humanities International Complete
- JSTOR
- MasterFILE Premier
- Newspaper Source
- Science Reference Source
Other Recommended Resources:
- BrowZine Journals
- eBook Collection
- Films on Demand
- Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
- Open Dissertations
- PrepSTEP Academic (tools for college and career success)
- Wall Street Journal Online (free subscription)
Start Here: Business Source Premier or HSTalks Business & Management Collection
Recommended Article Databases:
Other Recommended Resources:
- Business Book Summaries
- Business and Economics Journals
- Wall Street Journal Online (free subscription)
Start Here: CINAHL Plus with Full Text
Recommended Article Databases:
Other Recommended Collections:
- Biomedical & Health Sciences Journals
- eBook Medical Collection
- HSTalks Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection
- PrepSTEP Academic (includes NCLEX prep materials)
Start Here: APA PsycArticles or Psychology Collection
Recommended Article Databases:
- APA PsycArticles
- Association for Psychological Science Journals
- Child Development & Adolescent Studies
- Psychology Collection
Other Recommended Resources:
Interlibrary Loan
Can’t find the article you need? We may be able to obtain a copy from another library through Interlibrary Loan (ILL). This service is available to current Avila students, faculty, and staff, and most requests are fulfilled at no cost.
Contact a Librarian
Contact
Thomas Pfeifer, MLIS, Library Director
P: (816) 501-2912 / E: thomas.pfeifer
Contact
Tara Fuller, Evening/Weekend Supervisor
P: (816) 501-3621 / E: tara.fuller