Accessing the full text of an article you find in a database will depend on which database you use. Look for links such as:
...or something similar.
Not all databases will provide the full text of articles. You may find the full text in a different database by following the Article Linker icon.
Following Article Linker will take you to the full text or the blue "Request from Interlibrary Loan" button.
In many cases, the library can get access to an article for you from another library.
Follow these steps to make a request:
You should receive an email to your UMSL address when your article is ready. The time to fulfil the request will depend on the staffing levels at the lending library, especially during COVID, so please be patient.
This guide will help you locate the full text of journal and newspaper articles. You will find instructions for locating the full text of articles located in:
You will also find guidance on locating the full text of articles to which the library does not have access.
Questions? Please contact the library for help!
When you find an article record in Summon, it may say either:
You can access the entire text of this article online. First, click the Full Text Online link. Then, you may see one of the following options:
We only have access to brief information about this article online, such as the title, author(s), journal name, abstract, etc. There are two options here:
If you are starting out with just a citation, try the following approach: