FAQ: What does "full text" mean in library resources?

Full-text resources are resources within the library's online databases that you can access and view immediately. They include ebooks, journal articles, magazine articles, newspaper articles, dissertations and theses, images, photographs, and more.

You can access a full-text resource by clicking on the link provided. The link may read "PDF Full Text," "HTML Full Text," "Link to Full Text," "Full Text Finder," or something similar. 

If you have an article citation you can check if the library has full text by searching for the journal article title in the Periodical Finder. For more information on this type of search see the FAQ How do I find a Journal?