Skip to main content

FAQs: Finding an Article on Your Topic

How to find scholarly articles through WKU Libraries

Find Articles, Books, and Databases on your Topic

  1. One-Search Library Catalog
    • Use the WKU Libraries one-search box on the library home page.
    • Enter search terms for your topic (such as "artificial intelligence" or  "personal finance") in the big search box.
    • Click the search icon and a list of results will come up: articles, books, and other materials related to your subject.
    • Follow the links to find full text when available, or to find the location of books and other physical materials in the library.
    • For more help, check out our Guide to the One-Search Library Catalog. 
  2. Research Guides by subject
    • Our research guides provide links to popular databases for your topic. The Research Guides also include suggestions for books, journals, and resources on the web.
    • Each research guide includes contact information for a librarian who specializes in your topic.