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Locating Articles: Online full-text or PDF

Explains the steps to find an article online (full text) or in print when you are in a database, or have a citation.

Introduction

This guide explains how to find the full text of an article two different ways:

1) When you are in a database (during your search), or

2) When you have a citation (and not in a database)

There is no single answer because of publisher and database restrictions, so the steps you need to follow will depend upon what you encounter during your search.

Select from the  menu to continue.

Refer to Library How-To for guides on using databases to identify articles and other research strategies.

Hint

At any point if you see either of the graphics below, PDF or HTML, click on the link and the article should open.
 

HTML: Best for online viewing
PDF: Best for printing
 

If We Don't Have An Article You Need

You can request a copy from  InterLibrary Loan. It's free and fast.

Last Updated: Sep 17, 2025 3:57 PM