Start with the Journal Title Database to see if the library has access to that publication. Type the full name of the journal Title and select "Match exact words", or the ISSN in the search box to begin your search.
The search results will show if we have access at all, and for what date range(s). Results are shown grouped by provider, so you'll need to review the entries to determine which one covers that dates you need. The database will list both electronic and physical formats, if available. If available electronically, click on the journal link and you should be able to search within that publication.
If the article is not available online or in print, you'll get a link to request the article through ILLiad (Interlibrary Library).
You can also look in the UlrichsWeb database to locate information about a specific publication, including where it is indexed and abstracted. Once connected, type the publication name in the title or exact title field, then click on the Abstracting, Indexing & Article Access tab to see which database or index covers this publication. Then check to see whether Virginia Tech Libraries has that resource.