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Using the "Check for Full Text" Link in a Database

  • If you are in a database and don't see the full text of an article right away, check to see if the there is an OU logo or the words "Find a Copy," "Check for Full Text," "Check for Access," or something similar, nearby, like in the example below.
  • If you have trouble, call the Research Help Desk at 405-325-4142 or AskUs

 

When you see the OU logo or "Check for Full Text" like this:

 

Screen shot of a result in the database America: History and Life

 

Clicking on the logo or on "Check for Full Text" will take you to screens similar to these.:

 

screen shot of what happens when you click on check for full text

If there is no full text, you can request it from another library.