Accessing your sources can seem frustrating when it is not clear how you are supposed to obtain the full text of an article. But here's some good news - 99.995% (roughly) of all the articles and books you could possibly find through the library databases are completely accessible to you through one of a few simple methods.

Full text articles are shown with links to the PDF or HTML full text usually at the bottom of the entry of the listing in your search results. Simply click on this link or the title of the article and you will be redirected to the article.
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A particular database may not have direct full text access, but that doesn't necessarily mean that the Library doesn't have access to it. Many times the article is linked to a full text version in another database. Click on the  button for the article to get access to the article via the methods listed below.

Print copy books and journals are housed in the shelves of the Library. Follow the link to locate the call number of the item.
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Other databases listed under the page may have the full text article you are looking for, check the year of your article to make sure you select a compatible database to search in.
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Interlibrary Loan is a service provided to students at BYU free of charge. If you are unable to access the book or article by any other method, Interlibrary Loan can get it for you. The Library has made an agreement with hundreds of other libraries in the nation and around the world to allow access to their materials. You simply submit your request, and usually within 24-48 hours you will receive an email informing you that your article has arrived and how to view the full content.
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Step-by-Step Research Guides will save you time, help you complete your research in a logical and efficient manner, and help you produce a better research paper. These have specifically been developed for First-Year Writing courses.  Use this Subject List or use the Alphabetical List .

Remember, if you need assistance at any point in your research, please ask for help at a Reference Desk or use online reference assistance by clicking on the Ask a Librarian page.

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Step-by-Step Research Guides are available online for over 100 broad topics. These topics have been preresearched by library personnel to insure that the library has information on many of the issues within the broad topic area. They also provide helpful instruction on where to go to find information on each topic. Each guide leads the researcher step-by-step through the research process.  Use this Alphabetical List or use the Subject List.