Q. Can I get full text articles through the library? Should I pay for an article that's not available through the library?

Yes, you can get full text articles through the library. However, some library databases only show abstracts or summaries rather than the full text of an article.

If you’re looking at the article’s listing in our catalog, look for a link that says HTML Full Text, PDF Full Text, Linked Full Text, LibKey Instant PDF, etc.

If you don’t see any of these options, there might be a different link near your chosen article that says Full Text Finder. Clicking on this link will search our system to check if we can get you immediate access to that article. You can watch our video demo to learn how Full Text Finder works.

If there are no links for full text access to the material you want, do NOT pay for that article. Instead, place an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) request. You can sign up for this free service by following the directions on the  ILL website or watch the video demo below. **replace broken embedded video with: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq7626X9Avc **