How Do I Get the Materials I Have Identified?
Depending on the type of info you have located, you will use various means to access the articles that you have identified:
For Articles:
After doing a database search, there are four ways that you can retrieve articles from the University of Arizona Library.
Each method is explained below using screen shots from the PsycInfo Database:
1. HTML Full Text or PDF Full Text:
| When you see the words “HTML Full Text” or “PDF Full Text” in your results list, that means that you have full text access to the article that you are viewing. When you have an option, the PDF version because it is an image of the actual document. |  |
2. Linked Full-Text:
| As above, when you see the words “Linked Full Text” in your results list, that means that you have full text access to the article that you are viewing. |  |
3. If HTML Full-Text, PDF Full-Text or Linked Full Text are Not Options:
| First, write down the citation information (without this you won’t be able to locate the article) |  |
| Click "Search the UA Library Catalog" and enter the journal title. You should be taken to the record for the journal. |  |
Once you are at the journal record, you may see a list of places where the article is available full text
If you see a list of the places where your article is available full-text, check the date of your article. If the date falls within the date ranges listed, use one of the databases listed to navigate to your article. |
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If the article is not available electronically, it may be available in print. If the article is available in print, you can retrieve it from the shelves using the call number guides. |
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If you are willing to wait 48 hours, you can request that he article get pulled, scanned and emailed to you by going to the Document Delivery link on the Library’s Main Page. Once you log into the Document Delivery Form, you’ll want to click on Request a Document and complete the form - your article will be emailed to you. |
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***Please Note** If the journal that you are looking for is not available through the UA Libraries, you can request your article through the Interlibrary Loan link on the Library’s Main Page. |
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4. When You Do Not See The Options Discussed Above:
Occasionally, you will come across a record that asks you to refer to the catalog. When you run into an item like this, it is likely that you have found the record for a book. You’ll need to look at the citation, find the title of the book and then do a title search in the UA Library Catalog.
To Find Books and Other Resources:
- Search the UA Library Catalog - Tutorial
- If you want to find out what other libraries own, you can search WorldCat, ASU’s catalog or other library’s catalogs. The UA library catalog and other catalogs such as WorldCat will include materials in all languages.
- If the UA Library does not own the material that you are looking for:
Complete an InterLibrary Loan form to request that the UA library get the material for you
- Some of the citations that you retrieve may be to materials other than books and journals. For information on how to locate these items, choose one of the following modules:
- If there are other materials that you would like to find:
Consult with your Subject Specialist