To find a specific article, use Library Search to enter the title and the surname of the author(s). For example, the case of the disappearing teaspoons lim hellard aitken.
Search in KCL Library Search (results open in new tab )
Watch our Getting Started with Library Search video for a full overview.
To look up a specific journal, or to browse journals in a specific subject area use BrowZine
Library Search is good for a quick overview of a topic. But for detailed or systematic searches use an appropriate scholarly database.
Working off-campus? Academic databases, e-book and journal websites require you to login using your King's IT account.
Generally, the login button is in the top-right corner and says Login via institution or something similar.
If you have any difficulties logging in, use the 🗨️ Chat with a Librarian button on the right-hand side of this page to talk to us 24/7.
LibKey Nomad is a free browser extension that logs you in to paywalled journal articles or links to open access versions of the same article using your King's IT account, or NHS staff using their OpenAthens account.
Download LibKeyNomad or find out more with our FAQ.