The link to the full-text isn't always obvious in our databases.  Look for icons that link out to the full-text such as: 

Sometimes the text of the article is not available in a particular database.  Some publishers have embargo periods for their journals and don't release the newest articles until several months or a year have passed.  To get the entire text:

  1. "Google It- Many journals are published as open access.  Search in Google with the article title and/or author name.   
  2. Try finding it in One Search - Maybe the full-text article wasn't in the database that you were searching but is in one of our other databases. One Search will look for your article across databases.  See this FAQ.
  3. Call us at (602) 286-8458 or email us at library@gatewaycc.edu.
  4. Use 24/7 Ask a Librarian.
  5. Fill out an interlibrary loan request - This is a free service! Log in with your MEID and password, and then request a photocopy of the article. While sometimes the process can take time, articles often arrive electronically within a few days.
Last Updated: Jan 13, 2025     Views: 40 FAQ Views