What is a DOI? How can I find an article if I have a DOI for it?
Answer
DOI represents "digital object identifier." A DOI creates a permanent link for a digital item. With a URL, the digital location of a document or item may change. In contrast, the DOI is like a permanent address for the item.
A lot of the electronic journal articles you find in the library databases have a DOI. It will typically be listed at the end of the citation for an article.
If you have a DOI and need to access an article, the easiest option would be to use Google Scholar. You can also access Google Scholar by going to our Databases A-Z list, then choosing "G," and scrolling down to Google Scholar.
