Library guides and databases: EBSCOhost databases: Accessing the full text of articles

Accessing the full text of articles

Beneath each search result, you will find a link to the full text article if it is available.

Full text available via UCL

UCL users should use the Check findit@UCL for full text buttons to:

link to the full text (where available),
to check whether UCL holds the journal in printed form.

Articles from print journals can usually be requested via the library's Scan and Send service.

Full text available within EBSCOhost

Some EBSCOhost databases automatically include access to a selection of full text journal articles or books. For these, simply use the Access Options menu, or select the direct links, e.g. to PDF full text, or EPUB full text, or Online Full Text, or Access Now (eBook).
If the PDF opens within the EBSCOhost platform, you can select the headphone icon (or speaker icon for ebooks), towards the top right of the PDF, to have the text read aloud to you. There are options to adjust volume and speed, enable automatic scrolling and text highlighting, or to download an mp3 file of the audio.
Select the book icon (or menu icon for ebooks) to view a table of contents that can be used to navigate the publication.
If a globe icon is visible, you can select it to get an instant translation of the text.
You can also quickly Share, Download, or Print articles, books, or book sections (depending on copyright restrictions) by selecting the relevant icon from the menu. The Share option allows you to send an item to Google Drive or OneDrive; create a link to the item; or share by e-mail.

Full text available via UCL's Interlending and Document Supply service

You may be able to obtain articles or books that are not available online, or in UCL's print journals, via an Interlibrary Loan request.

Reading an article on the new EBSCO user interfaces

Reading an article on the new EBSCO user interfaces
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What's a DOI?

A Digital Object Identifier (or DOI) is a permanent, stable link to a specific item online. It is more stable than a URL, as URLs can change, for example if an organisation re-structures its website. You might see the DOI in a reference list or bibliography, as it is a reliable way to locate articles online.