The UMKC University Libraries subscribe to many full-text resources online in order to make the research process smooth and seamless for you, whether you are working in the libraries or from a computer off-campus.

Find articles on a topic

To find articles online, you can begin with indexes, such as those found on the libraries' list of databases. Depending on your research topic, you may choose to look at the entire list of databases (alphabetical) or visit Databases: Subject Listing. Either option will lead you to collections of information you can search to find what you need. Select databases with an F next to them for better luck in finding full-text online.

• Step One
  Select a database to search (view the database description to determine if the database contains the type of information you're looking for).

• Step Two
  Access the selected database - if you are off-campus, you will be asked to log in with your Single Sign-on (UMKC username and password) or your last name and UMKC ID number.
• Step Three
  Select one or more key terms to represent your search and enter them into the database.
• Step Four
  Access the full-text of the articles retrieved, if available.

As some journals, magazines, and newspapers are available in more than one database, if the article you want is not available in full-text in one database, see the directions below for tracking down full-text online to find out if your journal is available full-text elsewhere.

Track down the full-text online

1. Search Serials Solutions: Many of the libraries' databases are indexed by Serials Solutions. Use this to find out if the full-text of the journal you need is available in another online database.

2. Search the MERLIN library catalog: Sometimes the full-text of a journal is linked to from MERLIN. Follow these steps to find out if this is true for the publication you need:
   • Begin at the UMKC University Libraries' homepage (library.umkc.edu)
   • Select MERLIN Library Catalog
   • Select the University of Missouri - Kansas City Libraries
   • Perform a journal, magazine, and newspaper title search for the publication that the article you need is in
   • If the library subscribes to that publication, you will see a "link to Web version" if the full-text is available through MERLIN
     • NOTE: UMKC users have access to Web versions labeled UMK
     • NOTE: Access to Web versions from the MERLIN Library Catalog is not always permitted for off-campus users

3. Search CUFTS: CUFTS is like a free version of Serials Solutions. It does include some publications that are not included in Serials Solutions. Search for the title of the publication containing the article you need.

4. Search Subject guides: Library Subject Guides provide suggested links you can use to access free journals online. Keep in mind that access to free publications online can be limited.

If the full-text is not available online

If the UMKC University Libraries do not offer the full-text of the article you need online, you can search the MERLIN library catalog to discover if the library provides access to the journal, magazine, or newspaper in print format.

If UMKC does not provide access to the article you need

If what you need is not available in any format, online or in print, you can submit an Interlibrary Loan request for that item and the libraries will attempt to order it for you from another library. Interlibrary Loan is a service provided to UMKC students, faculty, and staff.

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