Discovery Search: Getting full text

A guide to using VT Libraries' Discovery Search.

Accessing Full-Text Articles

Some items will have a link that says "Download PDF" beneath the record. Clicking on this link will bring you to the full text.

Items without Full Text Access

Some items won't be immediately available; you'll see a link that says "No Online Access":

However, we can still get the item for you for free through interlibrary loan. Click on the "No Online Access" link, and you'll be taken to a page where you can request the item through interlibrary loan. Most article requests are fulfilled within 24-48 hours.

View Full Text

Other items will have a link that says "Available Online."

Clicking on this link will either find the full text or lead to you a link to request it from Interlibrary Loan.