Frequently Asked Questions

I found an article I need on a website, but I can’t get access unless I purchase it. What should I do?

Never pay for a journal article because there is a good chance the MSJ Library can help you find a full text copy in either MSJ Library research databases or from another library through our interlibrary loan service.  

• Use the MSJ Library's research databases and Full Text Publication Finder to determine if an article citation is available as full text. Visit the guide "Finding Full Text" for more instructions.
• To make a journal article interlibrary loan request, visit the Interlibrary Loan Request Form or look for the link "Request this item through interlibrary loan" within our databases.

Need help determining if what you need is already available? Research Help is available.