One Click to Find Full Text:Using SFX to Link to Articles

A helpful service fromthe Cornette Library and

the Texas A&M University System Libraries

What is SFX? A service that can link from a

citation in one database to the full text of that article in another an automatic search of the online

catalog a pre-filled ILL form information about the journal/magazine

A big time saver

How do I use SFX? Start in any database with SFX Search as you normally would Click on the SFX button to see

the SFX menu

Step 1: Start in any database with SFX

Step 2: Search as you normally would

Step 3: Click on the SFX button

Step 4: Click on the full text link

Behold! Full text!

What if there is no full text online?

See if we have a copy in the Library

Check for the date you need

What if we don’t have it here?

Request it through Interlibrary Loan

Log into your Interlibrary Loan account, if you’ve already created one before.

You may need to create your ILL account first.

Make sure the required fields are filled and click “Submit Request.”

Which databases have SFX? EBSCO databases such as Academic

Search Complete, America: History and Life, Historical Abstracts, ERIC, CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO.

FirstSearch databases such as ArticleFirst, ERIC, MEDLINE.

MathSciNet. ScienceDirect. Web of Science: AHCI, SCI, and SSCI.

What if I have problems? Ask a Reference Librarian for help, or Call the Reference Desk at

806-651-2215, or Click on the link to the FAQ, or Use the Ask A Librarian e-mail form, or Use the Problems Form to report them