Answered By: Kris Ann Hudson
Last Updated: Dec 07, 2023     Views: 11

Wondering if the library has access to the full text of an article? Follow these steps when searching databases:

  1. Look for "PDF Full Text" or "HTML Full Text". Full text as a PDF means that the article looks exactly as it did in the original print publication (including pictures and illustrations), and is available to open, download, or save. Full text as HTML means that the entire text of the article is available, but the text is no longer formatted like the original article (the article may also be lacking relevant images).
     
  2. Use the "Check for Full Text" link within databases. This tool utilizes our OCLC Journal A-Z list to help you determine if the article is available in full text in another database.

     
  3. Us the "Search for Open Access" link within databases. This tool searches online to see if the journal article is freely available in an open access source.

     
  4. If the article is not available through any of these methods, look for the "Request this item through interlibrary loan" link. This will transfer the article's citation information into a request form. Complete the form with your contact information and submit.

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