How can I read the full text version of an article I found in a database?

After you do a search and see a list of results, click a result to see the description page. Usually the whole article will appear on that page. If not, look for a PDF or HTML link to the full article.   

Some of our databases are 100% full-text. Others offer a lower percentage of full-text links to articles. You can limit your article search by clicking the box "Full-text."  

If you encounter an article listing that is not full-text:

• First, see if the listing has a link to check other library databases for the article. The SUNY Adirondack Library subscribes to about 120 different databases offering about 60,000 periodicals full-text. It might take a click or two to reach it. 
   
• If you don't find the full-text article, ask a librarian (librarian@sunyacc.edu). If it's not immediately available, we can obtain it for you from another library (interlibrary loan), a free service. See the link below, which offers a printable form and more information about ILL.

Make sure to ask a librarian for advice to save time!