1. STEM Journals Online From Your Public Library
By Barbara J. Hampton, J.D., M.L.S.
Reference Librarian
Ryan-Matura Library, Sacred Heart U.

2. Many upper-level STEM journals are available for free via the Internet
Sources for Commercial Journal Databases
Sources for Open Access Journals & Articles
Connecticut Digital Library ( – purchased by Connecticut State Library, available to school, public, & college libraries; remote access for cardholders.
Purchased by individual public, school, & college libraries; generally available onsite to non-members.
DOAJ ( – Directory of Open Access Journals.
Online publications of colleges, associations, governments, etc.
Author’s web site.
Google Scholar –

3. You have already purchased the iConn journal subscriptions with your tax dollars.
These slides illustrate how to access journals and articles of interest using a remote access via the Internet and your Connecticut public library card.
If your IP address is recognized as located in Connecticut, you may be able to use “Connecticut Resident” link.
If you do not have a public library card, get one; it gives additional access privileges.

4. Enter Connecticut Digital Library using http://www.iconn.org

5. Enter your public library card number or try CT Resident link.

6. Click on Search Individual Resources to see available databases.

7. Scroll through databases grouped by subject and select.

8. Cross-database searching of all journals by keywords, etc
Cross-database searching of all journals by keywords, etc. from home page

9. To search for individual magazines, journals, newspapers, click on “Online Magazines” link

10. Or from “Power Search” link.

11. Results in categories: Magazines, Academic Journals, News, etc.