Be persistent!
Tip: logging into the search will show you Summit Plus links to obtain items.
- Search finds article with full text ► Click Full text available and follow links to database
- Search finds article, but not full text ► Click the Check availability link to
- look for the Open Access Link, or
- see if we have the volume and issue you need in paper, or
- log in and request the item
- You searched for an essay or book chapter, Search finds eBook ► Follow Online access or Full text available links and search contents of the book
- You searched for an essay or book chapter, search finds paper book
- Chemeketa has the book ► Find call number ("Available at ...") and find on shelf
- Chemeketa doesn’t have the book ► Request via Summit or Interlibrary Loan forms
- Search indicates full text, but the link to the database comes up empty ► Try searching directly in the database (the database may not understand the info sent by the library search)
- Possible error in citation ► Google the citation or parts of the citation to verify
- Reference from a lecture, interview, or perhaps conference presentation:
- Item is ephemeral, notes are not available or are in the possession of the author, such as personal interview notes, and are not available ► Contact the author
- Notes may be available on website, perhaps of sponsoring organization in the event of a conference and sometimes for lectures
- Item is a website or document on a website ► Visit the website and search for source content
