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How to find articles, books, and more using our library search tool.

Search for Article Title

 A   Type or copy/paste the article’s title into the search box. If you’re certain your spelling is correct, put quotation marks around the title to search its exact wording.

Screenshot with highlighted circle around search box labeled A.  Text in search box says: "Performance Gaps and Opportunities for Growth: Addressing Remote Learning in Nevada".  The text is enclosed in quotation marks.

 B   If the article is available through UMSL’s journal subscriptions or databases, it should appear as one of the first results and will include a link to a PDF or other full-text option.

Screenshot with highlighted circle labeled B.  Inside circle is article with a title from search in image A.

If Article Not Found, Expand Beyond Collection

Not all articles will be immediately available as full text, and you’ll need to request them through Interlibrary Loan.

 C   If you get a message saying no results were found, click the Clear All Filters button to remove the default Available in Library Collection filter.

Screenshot of search that says "Creating Virtual Third Spaces That Foster Students' Well-Being". At bottom of image is highlighted circle labeled C. Inside circle is a button that says "Clear all filters".

 D   This time, when the article appears at the top of the list, you can request it through Interlibrary Loan (ILL).

Screenshot of search from image C.  Highlighted circle labeled D has button with text "Request Item".

 E   When you use this button, all of the information the lending library needs will auto-fill. You only need to add your status and department before submitting the request.

Screenshot of Interlibrary Loan request form.  There is a highlighted circle labeled E near the middle of the page with text: "Status" and "Department" with two drop-down menu options.