Find quality information

Keep up to date with new research on your topic by setting up alerts.

Email alerts usually require a personal account in a database or journal.

You can save searches and set alerts in Library Search.

Saved search alerts

Create a search on your topic in a database. You can then create an alert to be notified when new articles match your search.

Citation alerts

Set up an alert for a particular article or author. You will be notified when the article or author is cited in a new article or publication.

Journal table of contents alerts

Receive notification when new content is added to the journals in your field. JournalTOCS is a large collection of scholarly journal Tables of Contents (TOCs). Select the journals you wish to follow.

You may need to create a personal account - look for Log in, Sign in or Register options.

Steps for setting up alerts vary in different databases and journals.

Look for options to:

• create an alert
• save a search.

Find databases or journals

• Subject guides – our librarians have selected resources for different subject areas.
• Find a database.
• Select Journals from the Library Search drop down options and enter your search topic.

Not all databases or journals have an alert function. Check the Help feature in the resource.

Contact the Librarian Team to get further help with setting up alerts.