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OTDBASE

This guide provides instruction on how to use the OTDBASE database.

Finding Full Text

To retrieve the full text, use the Full Text Finder on the bottom left, below the title to access full text linking options.

Screenshot of a search result with the Full Text Finder option circled in red

 

When the Full Text Finder window opens, it will present options to get the full text. 

Screenshot of a Full Text Results page with full text options

Using ILLiad to Request Full Text

When electronic text is not available, click ILL to request articles.

Screenshot of Full Text Results page with the ILL link circled in red

Full Text Finder will then re-direct you to the ILLiad Logon. When you first log in, you will be asked to fill in your personal information in order to get started. 

Screenshot of the ILLiad registration page

If you are already logged in to ILLiad, the ILL request link will bring you directly to the ILLiad request page which will have auto-populated the details for the article which you want to request. Simply scroll down to the bottom of the page and press the "Submit Request" button.  

Screenshot of the ILLiad article request page with the submit request button circled in red

â–ºVisit the Finding Full Text Research Guide for more help.