We know that getting to that elusive full-text article can sometimes feel like you’re wandering in a maze; you’re prevented access at every turn.
Well, we’ve
got 5 key tools to help you get straight to the full-text.
Before we
get started remember that, as an NHS member of staff, you’ll need to have your
NHS OpenAthens username for when you need to log in. Complete the online form to register.
Let’s start.
Here’s what we’ll be looking at:
You’ll find
all the tools on our web page Articles for the NHS: finding
full-text articles.
So, what do
you know about the article you’re looking for?
Full reference including the DOI or Pubmed ID
Have you
got a full reference? Perhaps from a reference list, a database search or sent
to you from a colleague? Perhaps it looks like this:
Ultrasound-guided genicular nerves block vs. local infiltration analgesia for total knee arthroplasty: a randomised controlled non-inferiority trial, Cuñat et al Anaesthesia, 2023 Feb;78(2):188-196. doi: 10.1111/anae.15909 PMID: 36351436.
The DOI and
the Pubmed ID or PMID are the codes at the end.
- DOI = 10.1111/anae.15909
- PMID = 36351436
Tool no 1: Look for the DOI or Pubmed ID (PMID)
Use the DOI
search tool to go straight to the article via either the unique DOI (digital object
identifier) or PMID. This will take you to article access options for the
full-text. Read my blog post for step-by-step instructions:
Reference to only the article title and author
You may
only have the article title and an author to search for – perhaps someone
mentioned an article to you in conversation. So, in this case you don’t have a
full reference. Where can you search?
Tool no 2: Search the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub
The NHS
Knowledge and Library Hub searches across many different healthcare bibliographic
databases. Use this search tool to find an article. Follow the step-by-step instructions
in my blog post:
Reference to the Journal only
Did someone
mention a great article in the latest issue of a key journal? You need to look
it up and get the full-text quickly. But how?
Tool no 3: Browse Browzine
Use
Browzine to find a journal title and browse through the published issues.
Browzine includes our subscribed titles as well as open access content. You’ll find the table of contents for the published issues and links to the article full-text,
where available. My blog post shows you how to browse Browzine:
Search for full-text articles on publishers’ websites
Do you
regularly look for articles on publishers’ websites? Getting frustrated when
you can’t log in for the full-text? We purchase many of our journal
subscriptions via packages such as databases and platforms like Ovid and
Clinical Key. So, we may have the subscription but not on the publishers’
website. How will you know where to go to access full-text? You don’t need to!
Just check out…
Tool 4: LibKey Nomad for one-click to full-text options
LibKey
Nomad is a browser extension that you install. It then pops a button or link
onto a publishers’ article page to let you know about your full-text options
for that article. You get instant information about how and where you can
access the full-text. Take a look at my blog posts to learn more:
- Get LibKey Nomad for one-click access to NHS full-text anywhere
- Install LibKey Nomad - step-by-step instructions
Search for full-text articles on Google scholar
Are you a
google searcher? Can’t resist a quick search? Make life easy for yourself and
link Google Scholar to the library collection of journals. Yes, you can do that!
Tool 5: Link Google Scholar to the Library Journals collection
Get links
to the library’s journal collection on your Google Scholar search. Follow the step-by-step
instructions from my blog post.
What full-text options are available?
When you
use the tools above and link to the library’s collection for the full-text, you
may be offered a number of full-text options:
- Link to open access full-text, either to the pdf or article web page. No login required.
- Link to subscribed full-text, either to the pdf or article web page. You may be prompted for your NHS OpenAthens login details.
- Link to the print journal collection, where you can check whether the issue is available in the Health Library.
- Link to the article request form and we will try to get a copy for you from another library.
Get all the tools in one place
Remember, you’ll
find all the tools on our web page Articles for the NHS: finding
full-text articles.
Watch this short video for a quick overview of the tools on this page:
Need more help?
If you have
any problems trying to get the full-text for any articles please contact us:
- Cheryl, eResources Librarian
- Inter-Library Loan Team
- Health Library
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