Psychology 125A: Principles of Psychology

Once you find an article in one of these databases, you need to be able to read it! Follow these steps:

1) First, check the citation itself. Frequently, the full text of the article is available directly from the database as a PDF, HTML, or "Linked Content."

2) If the database doesn't offer direct access to the full text, you'll see the Find It button. Click the Find It button to learn if the article is available through the Library, either online or in print.

3) If the Library doesn't have the article, you can search Google Scholar by typing the title of the article in the search box. If the article is openly available online, you'll see access options on the right side of the screen.

4) If the first three steps don't work, use Resource Sharing. If you click the Find It button and your article is not available through the Library, you'll see an option to Request via Resource Sharing. By clicking that link, the citation for the article you need will be pasted into the Resource Sharing form automatically. Then, all you need to do is click Get It. Most articles will be available within approximately 24 hours.

NOTE: NEVER pay for an article. When searching for sources on the web, you will sometimes be given the option to purchase the article you need. Always use Resource Requests if the article you need isn't available through the Libraries.

If you have other questions, ask a Research Librarian!