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Articles via Library Databases or Google Scholar

To access full-text articles and ebooks directly from databases (e.g., PubMed, JSTOR, Web of Science) and Google Scholar, click the Get it at UC button. If you are not on campus, be sure to connect to the library VPN to enable access to your article.

Articles via UC Library Search

Remember to sign into your library account first to access the full scope of library items and services.

Step 1: Navigate to Advanced Search

To start an Advanced Search in UC Library Search, click the Advanced Search button to the right of the search field.

Step 2: Search

Enter your search terms in the Search Filters area. Make the All Items option is selected in the Material Types dropdown menu.

Step 3: Download

After choosing an article from your search results, select Download PDF. Remember, you must be signed in to access most articles.

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Report a Problem or Ask for Help

If you are having trouble accessing a resource in UC Library Search, click Report a Problem in the Get It / How to Get It section of the item’s information page.

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Our librarians can also help!

Email us if you have questions about how to use UC Library Search.

uclibrarysearch@ucdavis.edu