UNST Race & Social Justice : Books & Articles

What is a Scholarly Article?

Academic or scholarly journal articles: 

  • Written by experts in a particular field
  • Written for other experts in that field 
  • Use expert language, or jargon, specific to that field
  • Report on the results of research such as a scientific experiment
  • Typically longer
  • Very narrow and specific focus
  • Give little to no background information

When searching for scholarly articles, match your search terms with the language experts use and be specific with your terms.  

Requesting Books & Articles

While the Portland State Library has a large collection of books, articles, and journals, we may not have a specific item you are looking for. In that case, you may be able to get it for you from another library.

  • If you find an item in the catalog and our copy is not available you can Request from other libraries

screenshot of catalog request from other libraries

Search for Scholarly Articles

These databases are great places to start your research!

Finding Recent Articles in the Library Catalog Video

This video demonstrates how to find recent newspaper and peer reviewed articles in the Portland State University Library Catalog.

Find Books and Ebooks in the Library Catalog Video

Searching for a Known Article Video: PSU Library Catalog