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Computer Science: finding library resources for assignments

Online tutorial introducing you to the skills and techniques needed for effective library research

Finding the full text

Decorative image of a journal article

 

Some databases provide information about the content of a journal article, but may not provide full-text access to the actual article itself.

See the following tabs for tips on how to track down the full text.

Is there a  ‘Find this @ Exeter’ option next to your search result?

Image of the check for this at Exeter button

If so, click on the link to open the Full Text Finder Results.  This lets you know whether it has found a full-text source for the article.

If it has, you will see a link to the full text article:
  Image of the full text finder page showing what happens if the check for this at Exeter button finds full text options

If not, you can check Library Search to see whether we have a subscription to the journal by clicking the Library Title Search link (See option 3).

Make a note of the article details and carry out a search in Library Search.

Change your  Google Scholar settings to show links to University of Exeter subscribed content.

Go to Settings > Library Links and type University of Exeterinto the search box. The box below will appear.

Screenshot of Google Scholar Settings page with the Library Links tab highlighted in red

Make sure the University of Exeter box is ticked and click on Save. Run your search in Google Scholar - sometimes the link to the PDF will appear alongside the results, as shown below.

Screenshot of Google Scholar showing how a result displays with a PDF link after you have selected your Library from the settings page

You can also use the LibKey green teardrop iconLibKey browser extension to help you get easy access to full text articles. Select 'University of Exeter' as your institution and login using your Exeter IT login when prompted.

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