When searching most databases, you have the option to check a box to limit searches to "Full text" articles only. This will program the database to return only articles that are available in full text form. If you do not limit searches to full text articles only, then you may get results back for which only the citation and abstract exist, and not the full text. However, you will usually see a link with these articles named "Article Linker" or "360 Link". Selecting either of these links will search all of the other Library databases for the full text of that exact same article. This guide illustrates an example of this process.

These screenshots provide examples of search results from different databases when searches are not limited to full text articles only.

1. In Academic Search Premier:

2. In ProQuest:

3. In Wilson OmniFile:

4. To access the article in full text format, simply click on the link for Article Linker or 360 Link and the article will be searched in the other Library databases. You will know immediately if the article is available through another database, as the full text will appear on the next screen in another database. The following article was not available full text in Academic Search Premier, but clicking the Article Linker takes you to the following screen in ProQuest with the full text:

As always, please see, call (904-819-6331), or email (library@flagler.edu) a Reference Librarian if you need assistance while using any of the Library's resources. We are here to help you!