Finding Full Text from the ERIC Database  Tags: education full_text  

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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. Click the "Periodical Finder" button under the article's title:
   
2. If we have the journal electronically, you will see a link to access it. Make sure you confirm that the online link covers the year you need:
   
3. If we have the article in "print/microform," you will need to come in to the library to make copies. Click the “Print/Microform” link to make sure the library has a copy of the volume/issue you need.
4. If we don't have access to the journal at all, you can fill out the Interlibrary Services form and we will get a copy of the article for you from another library. There is a $2 per article fee for this service; articles will be emailed as scanned copies.

1. If the item is a book, try searching the APU Library Catalog for the title. If APU owns the book, you can click the "Request" link next to the item you want and select a pickup location. We'll email you when your items are ready to pick up, which will usually be the next business day.
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 email you when it is available for pickup. LINK+ items may be picked up in either Marshburn or Darling Library.
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 come in to Darling Library. One of the circulation workers can help you use and print from the microfiche reader.