Thursday, April 30, 2009

FAQ: How Do I Find Out If This Journal Article Comes In Full-text?


Q: One of our most frequently asked questions is whether a specific journal article comes in full-text. Finding out is a quick and easy two-step process.
First, determine whether we have the journal itself in full-text format by following these steps:
  • Navigate to the library's Access Online Database page and log in. 
  • Scroll down to A to Z (List of Full Text Journal Articles)  link and click on it.
  • Enter the journal title in the search box and click Search.
  • If we carry the journal in some full-text form (either by having it on our library shelves or in a database), the journal will appear in your search results.
Second, read the notation under your search results.
  • It will list what years we carry.  
  • Listed under the journal title may be a blue link(s) to one or more of our databases. In which case,  click on the link and it will take you to the journal. 
  • For journals not in the databases but on our shelves, a notation will appear "ITP Library - Print Collection." 
  • There may be a link to the publisher's website. 
Let us know if you run into any problems, need clarification of any sort, or simply want to try this with the help of a librarian.