Answered By: Anne Deutsch
Last Updated: Dec 10, 2020     Views: 204

There are a few ways to search for an item if you have the citation information! 

Use the citation linker in the STL Catalog to find a specific item. Click here for instructions. 

OR

You can also enter the citation information that you have in the "Search Our Library" search box on the Library Home Page

If we have access to the article, you will see "Available Online" under the result. Click the title and scroll to the bottom of the record.

Under "View Online" you will see links to databases with the full text of the article. Click the link to be taken to the database and article! 

No records found? On the left side of the results page check the box to "Add results that require additional delivery time via ILL." 

Screenshot of catalog search entry showing ILL box checked

Results may appear but say "No Online Access". Click the title and scroll to the bottom of the record. Under "Get It" you will have the option to request the article via Interlibrary Loan. Click "Interlibrary Loan" to be taken to your ILLiad account to submit the request. 

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