Philosophy and Applied Ethics: E-Journals

Journals can vary in format and content, including:

1. Academic Journals: These publish research articles, reviews, and theoretical papers in various disciplines like science, humanities, and social sciences. They often follow a rigorous peer-review process.

2. Professional Journals: Aimed at practitioners in a particular field, these may include practical advice, case studies, and industry news.

3. Personal Journals: Unlike academic or professional journals, personal journals are private records of individual experiences, thoughts, and reflections. These are not intended for publication but rather for personal use.

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Electronic journals provide users with a number of advantages as compared to the printed version. These include: 

Availability - users can access e-journal content 24/7

Speed of access - with good Internet connection, you can access full text documents in a matter of seconds. 

Full text searching or navigation - users are able to search and navigate within the document, highlight and copy the desired sections. 

Can be saved digitally - documents can be saved of the digital/online or external folders/drivers.

No physical processing - There are no processes that are carried out physically, which makes the acquisition of e-journals efficient. 

To access journals using the library catalogue Primo, follow these steps:

Open Primo:

• Go to your library’s website and find the Primo search interface.

Search for Journals:

• ​​​​​​​Enter the journal title, ISSN, or related keywords into the search bar. You can use Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) to refine your search if needed.

Apply Filters:

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Once you’ve executed the search, use the filters on the left side of the page to narrow down your results. Filters may include resource type, publication date, subject, and more. Select “Journals” or “Periodicals” as your resource type if available.
• Select a Journal:
• Browse through the search results to find the journal you need. Click on the title to view more details.

Check Availability:

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In the journal’s detailed view, check for availability. There might be links to online access, physical copies, or information about where to find the journal in the library.

Access Full Text:

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​If the journal is available online, look for a link to the full text or the publisher’s site. You may need to log in with your library credentials to access subscription-based content.

Use the Library's Link Resolver:

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​If the journal is not immediately accessible through Primo, there might be a link resolver or a “Find It” button that will guide you to alternative ways to access the journal, including interlibrary loan options.

1. Contact Library Support:

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​If you encounter difficulties or need further assistance, reach out to your library's ask a librarian  or speak to your librarian

For more information:

Please contact :Faculty of Arts Librarian

Ms. Faith Nsele

E-mail Address                                : NseleF@unizulu.ac.za

Location                                           : 2nd Floor

Tel                                                    : 0359026688