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The Periodicals Department provides reference and other information services to Harold B. Lee Library patrons. With one of the largest collections of periodicals and newspapers in the state and access to about 300 databases, the periodicals department is well equipped to help you with any research you may need to do.


Need help searching our collection?
Visit our searching page for a brief overview of how to effectively search our databases for the articles that you need.
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Can't find what you are looking for?
If it is a newer periodical it may have been sent to the bindery for binding. Check our bindery list to see if it is listed there. If not, come to the Periodicals Reference Desk and we will try to help you find what you are looking for.

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Want to know what services we offer for faculty and students?
The Periodicals Room offers a variety of services to faculty, students and patrons of the library. A 24-hour periodical check-out (for faculty only), self-serve copy machines, computers and scanners are some of the services offered.
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Want to contact us?
If you would like to reach us, our phone number is (801) 422-3666 or email us at hbll_periodicals@byu.edu. Visit our Contact Us page for information on how to contact Periodicals Personnel.
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the new library general search

With the library's pilot search pages, you can search dozens of databases - including the library catalog - all at once. Each discipline will have its own set of recommended databases from which you can conduct a multiple database search.

To search multiple databases at once, go to the library home page, click on Search by Discipline and click on either general search or your respected discipline.


Periodicals Reference Desk is available during all library hours
Fall/Winter - 7am-12am M-F, 8am-12am Sat
Spring/Summer - 7am-10pm M-F, 8am-10pm Sat

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Last Updated March 8, 2005

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