Library FAQ

Under an article title you might see an option to "Get it for me from other libraries."  This means that CSUSM does not have access to the full-text of the article.  Clicking on that link will give you options to get the article from somewhere else. Below are the steps to get an article from somewhere else:

• First make sure that you're logged in with your CSUSM ID and Password. 

• Once you're signed in, if there is no full text available "Get it for me from other libraries" will be displayed under the article.  Click on that link.

• You will be taken to a results page with different options, such as:
  • Look for Open Access Version
  • Get a digital copy
• Click on the link "Look for Open Access Version" to see if the article is available through the open web.

• If the full text of the article isn't available through Open Access, you can request the article by clicking on "Get It", located under "Get a digital copy."
• A form will appear. Fill out the form and click "Submit Request."
• Then you're done! In about a day, you should receive the article at your CSUSM email address.