Using Electronic Resources

From Subscription Databases

When using many of the Penn Libraries abstract and indexing databases, you will see a PennText icon next to references in your search results.  Click this to go to the PennText services page (see below) to check for full-text and/or print availability, and access request options.  See also: PennText with Google Scholar.

 

Links from Franklin Articles+

Franklin Articles+, a large multidisciplinary database offering access to many resources, provides paths to full-text differently.  From the search results page, note these availability indicators:

 

• The link may take you directly to full-text.
• If the link does not go directly to the full-text, you may get sent to
  • The main journal page or index of issues and need to navigate to the desired issue or
  • The PennText Services page (see below) provides links to full-text options (if available), information on print availability, and request options.

• This link takes you to a citation page. Next, click the PennText icon in the upper right corner to go to the Services page.

 

PennText Services Page - Options you will encounter

1) Full-text availability:  When full-text is available AND you are not taken directly to it, you will see an intermediate page, call the PennText Services page.  On this page, when full-text options are available, links will display under the "View Online" menu in the center of the page.

• Sometimes, the article is available in multiple ways. Check the dates and choose one that falls within your date range.

 

2) No online access: Sign in and request a scan or,

• Order articles using the Request Digital Delivery option

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Much of the information should carry over to the request page. If the ISSN (under the author name on the PennText page) does not carry over, add it manually for potentially faster delivery. Don't forget to submit the request!