Finding Full Text from the ERIC Database: Instructions for Regional Center/Online Students

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Items in the ERIC database may be either journal articles or ERIC “documents.” The item type determines the steps you should take to locate the full text. To begin, locate the item’s ERIC number.

An ERIC number beginning with “EJ” indicates that the item was originally published in some kind of periodical (journal, magazine, or newspaper).

An ERIC number beginning with “ED” indicates that the item was originally published as a book, a government report, a dissertation, a lesson plan, a conference paper, etc. Click the title of the item, then look for the “Publication Type” to determine the format:

1. If the item is a book, try searching the APU Library Catalog for the title. If APU owns the book, click the "Request" link, choose "By Mail" as the pickup location, and we will mail the book to you, free of charge (pre-paid return postage is included).
2. If APU doesn't own the book (or if APU’s copy is checked out), search LINK+. If you find the book in LINK+, click "Request this Item," and fill out the form. We will get the book through the LINK+ system and mail the book to you, free of charge (pre-paid return postage is included).
3. We should have all non-book ERIC documents on microfiche. If you need a copy of one of these, write down the ERIC number and contact an APU librarian for help obtaining a copy of the document.