When searching for articles, look for the UMLinks button. It will find the full text of your article online if it's available through the libraries. Or, it will search the library catalog for you to see if we have your article in print--or let you request it via Interlibrary Loan.
There are several ways in which to find journal articles:
All of the above should be accessed from the Library Home Page.
If you are off campus you will need to go though the Library Home Page and be authenticated using your NetID.
Easy ways to find out if a particular journal is peer reviewed (or scholarly or refereed):
Contact Information
Du Bois Library Research Services
Phone 413-545-2623
Sciences and Engineering Library Reference
Phone 413-545-6741