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How do I see the full-text of an article I found in the CSUSM library databases?

To see all the options available, first make sure that you are logged in with your CSUSM ID and Password.  Once you are logged in, there are various options for opening an article that you might see.  The different options and what they mean are listed below.

  • If you see links that say Read Online, PDF Full Text or HTML Full Text, click on any of them to open the article in full.

A screenshot showing the options Get PDF, Read Online, Full Text Available

  • If you see Full Text Available, click on that link to be taken to a list of databases that have the article in full. Choose one of the databases listed under Full Text Availability and the article should open in full.

An arrow pointing to Full Text Availability with two databases listed underneath. Text saying to choose any one of the databases listed below Full Text available. The databases listed will vary.

  • If you only see the option to Get It @ CSUSM, here are the instructions on how to access the article in full.

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Answered by: Amanda Kalish CSUSM | Last updated on: Jul 29, 2025 | Views: Views: 739

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