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PHYC11: Intermediate Physics Laboratory II

This guide will help you conduct the research needed for your lab reports and presentations.

Key databases and repositories

These databases are useful places to find scholarly information for your assignments:

Browse/search articles by popular journals

Getting Fulltext

When searching for articles in library research databases, look for links like "get full text" or "publisher PDF" to access and read the article. 

If there is no direct link to the full text, or you experience problems, simply copy the article title or DOI and enter it into the LibrarySearch box (LibrarySearch Tips).  When full text is not readily available online, you can use the title of the journal (not the article title or author) to search then browse through the journal to find the specific article.

If U of T Libraries doesn't have an electronic copy of the article, you can also look for print versions of the article, or request it from another library through LibrarySearch (LibrarySearch Tips).  

Is there an easy way for me to authenticate as a U of T user while I'm researching off-campus?

Yes! We can suggest several strategies.

  1. Start at the library webpage: By signing in with your UTORid and password when you are using LibrarySearch, you are authenticated as a U of T user for the rest of your browser session.  This allows you access to U of T licensed e-content, such as articles, databases, or e-books.
  2. Change your Google Scholar settings: Make sure Google Scholar knows you're a U of T user. Once you change your settings, you'll see "Get it! UTL" links next to articles in your search results.
  3. Get LibKeyNomad: If you're using Chrome or Edge, install an extension called LibKey Nomad. It will link you to the PDF of articles owned by U of T or open access.
  4. Paste the proxy: If you're on a journal website, try pasting http://myaccess.library.utoronto.ca/login?url= in front of the URL you're currently on.  You will be asked to log in with your UTORid. Note: This only works if the library actually subscribes to the journal.
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