Q. Why do some databases contain article records without full-text access?

Many databases contain a mix of records, some with full-text and some that are only abstracts. There are some databases that have complete full-text content (JSTOR is one example), and others that are just records with abstracts and no full-text articles (MLA International Bibliography is an example of this). Many databases have a mix of both.

If you find an article without full-text access, you should look for any link that will attempt to locate the full text of the article in another database or on the public web. Labels such as "Doublecheck Google Scholar for full text" or "Link to Full Text" are phrases to look out for. If the library has full-text access in any other subscription database, it should link directly to it. If the library doesn't have full-text access in another database, you should be prompted to submit an Interlibrary Loan request.

You can access the Interlibrary Loan system by logging in with your GoStockton credentials and completing the request form therein.