BEFORE REQUESTING AN ARTICLE VIA INTERLIBRARY LOAN,

CHECK OUT THE FULL-TEXT FINDER,

A QUICK AND EASY WAY TO SEE IF THE INFORMATION YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS AVAILABLE THROUGH AN ELECTRONIC DATABASE

WHAT is the Full-Text Finder?

The Full-Text Finder is a handy tool that helps you find whether the periodical you are looking for is available in full-text format through an electronic index.

WHERE is the Full-Text Finder?

From the Library Homepage (http://www.msubillings.edu/library), click on "Full Text Finder" under "Find Articles."

HOW does the Full-Text Finder work?

·         Type the title of the periodical (NOT the title of the article!) in the search window and click on "Search."

·         If the periodical you are looking for is available in full text in any of the Library databases, the database name(s) will appear next to your title.  If nothing turns up, ask a Librarian, who may be able to find the article in another way.

·         Click on the database name and proceed to search for the article you need.

WHY is the Full-Text Finder such a handy tool?

·         You may find the article more quickly this way

·         You won't have to request it through our ILL service

If you have any questions, just ask at the REFERENCE DESK!