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Physics and Astronomy: Find Articles

This guide is designed to help you find materials available from the Houston Cole Library for research in physics and astronomy.

Electronic Resources

There are a number of electronic resources you can use to research your area. The databases on this page are some of the more useful ones.  You can also search for a specific journal using the search box below. If you cannot find what you need, please contact the Subject Specialist. (*Suggest you either link to the Home page of your guide or your email address here.)

Who has access?

If you are faculty, staff, or currently enrolled in classes at Jacksonville State University, you can access the Library's electronic resources from your home computer.

Where can I access these resources?

Access is granted through an authentication application called EZproxy. It is very easy to use, and it allows our users to access our resources from any browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, etc.) or service provider (AOL, Mindspring, etc.).

How Do I Access These Resources?

Access is granted through the same credentials you use for MyJSU.  When you select any of our electronic resources, databases or journals, you will be routed to MyJSU.

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It is important to note that users will still be verified through the Library's system, so if there is a problem with your record in the Library’s System, you will be prompted to contact us at 256.782.5758 or 1-800-231-5291.

Special Note

NOTE: Due to license agreements, some journals and/or specific issues may not be available in full-text.

Suggested Databases

Start with these Databases to Locate Articles

To find articles on a topic, you will need to search in databases that index the articles in various journals. Depending on your topic, you may want to start with the following:

Other Resources

Health and Sciences Librarian

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Paula Barnett-Ellis
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Houston Cole Library
Jacksonville State University
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Jacksonville, AL 36265-1602
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