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University libraries - can anyone access them?

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orangecheddarisbetter · 31/05/2023 12:42

I'm trying to find the full text version of a research paper I can't seem to get online. Someone suggested going to a university library for a uni with a medical faculty because it's a medical paper. But can I just walk in without being a student? How does it work?

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Allthegoodnamestakken · 31/05/2023 13:59

Look up Sci hub you can paste in the URL of the paper if its published in a major journal and it will unlock it for you

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orangecheddarisbetter · 31/05/2023 14:11

I don't seem to be able to access Sci hub.

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orangecheddarisbetter · 31/05/2023 14:13

I found that thanks crazy - it's what seems to be the wrong paper that's referenced in the book I bought. Really interesting and with some leads I could possibly look into but not the study on the children.

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Sprogonthetyne · 31/05/2023 14:15

Many do but you can't just turn up, you need to be registered as an external user. However, now might not be the best time, as it's exam season. Ours have temporarily stopped allowing public use until exams finish in a couple of weeks.

Crazymadchickenlady · 31/05/2023 14:24

orangecheddarisbetter · 31/05/2023 14:13

I found that thanks crazy - it's what seems to be the wrong paper that's referenced in the book I bought. Really interesting and with some leads I could possibly look into but not the study on the children.

I've sent you a PM

ApolloandDaphne · 31/05/2023 14:34

I can access e books by the author of the paper but not that specific paper.

ApolloandDaphne · 31/05/2023 14:39

It is a very interesting topic. One of my friends is an endocrinologist and is very interested in the science behind obesity and we have discussed it many times.

crabbyoldappletree · 31/05/2023 17:23

Is it a journal article or a book? You can order books from your local library using inter library loan system (normally a small charge). If a journal article, you may be able to order it through inter library loan, but will depend.
When I came home from uni, I used my local uni library with no bother....but that was getting on for 30years ago!

TressiliansStone · 31/05/2023 17:25

(Sorry for barging into your thread, OP. Good luck for getting the paper you're after.)

asimileofsomesmoke · 01/06/2023 22:04

Have you contacted any medical libraries directly? Many library staff would be happy to help, even if you’re not affiliated with the institution, on the grounds that it’s an interesting query for them to handle.

These links also have online resources on top of contact details:

https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/library-and-publications/library/ - Royal College of Surgeons library
https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/library-archive-open-research-services - London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Library
https://www.rcn.org.uk/library - Royal College of Nursing Library

Library — Royal College of Surgeons

The Library offers a range of services, for members and fellows, affiliates and exam candidates, members of other colleges, and researchers and the public.

https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/library-and-publications/library/

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