2 Ways to Access a Full Text/PDF Copy of a Journal Article
1. Use Google Scholar to find a fulltext/pdf copy of a journal article.
Keep in mind that if we don't have the journal you need online, just submit an interlibrary loan request to get a free PDF copy emailed to you by the library.
For example, if you have the following citation and want a full text/PDF copy of the article, you can use Google Scholar to get a fulltext/pdf copy of the article.
Do note, if you are off-Grounds, you will need to make sure you configure Google Scholar. You will find the configuration instructions below.
Hamre, B. K., & Pianta, R. C. (2001). Early teacher–child relationships and the trajectory of children's school outcomes through eighth grade. Child Development, 72(2), 625-638.
1. Copy the title of the journal article in the citation above.
2. Go to Google Scholar. and paste the title of the article into the search box.
3. If UVA Library subscribes to this journal, you will see links to the right of the citation that displays in Google Scholar. Click on the link(s) to get the full text/PDF copy. If a link does not appear, UVA does NOT have a subscription to the journal. However, you can submit an interlibrary loan request and obtain a free copy of the article.
To set your Google Scholar preferences:
1) Go to Google Scholar and click on the Menu icon (3 bars that are usually in the upper left of the screen).
2) Click on Settings.
3) Click on Library Links.
4) If you do not see the University of Virginia listed as your library, search for University of Virginia in the search box.
5. Select the University of Virginia listing.
6. Click Save preferences.
Now search results will have the Find@UVA link that will connect you to full text (online or in print) or an interlibrary loan form when we don't have any access.
You will need to configure the Google Scholar settings in each browser you use to search Google Scholar.
2. Use the Journal Finder to find a fulltext/pdf copy of a journal article.
Read the tips below and then click here to connect to the Journal Finder and remember, if we don't have the journal you need online, just submit an interlibrary loan request to get a free PDF copy emailed to you by the library.
