What is SFX?

SFX (also known as "Find It") is a tool that allows you to link seamlessly between the library's electronic resources.

SFX provides direct links from article citations found in select databases to the full-text article, or if online full-text is not available, to the ALADIN catalog (for print copies available through AU Library or WRLC) or Interlibrary Loan services (for requesting a loan from another library).

Please note that SFX will not appear in all of our databases, because some databases do not support SFX.

Where will I find SFX?

Databases enabled with SFX include:

What happens when I click on the SFX button?

A menu of options and services related to the article will come up.

Click here for example of when full-text is available:

• A link to the online full-text of the article from another database or e-journal platform.
• A link to Ask a Librarian services, where you can contact a librarian or report a problem.

Click here for example of when full-text is not available:

• A link to the ALADIN catalog to search for a print or microform copy
• A link to ILL (InterLibrary Loan) services, where you can request the item from another library.
• A link to Ask a Librarian services, where you can contact a librarian or report a problem.

Why didn't I get a link to online full-text?

• We don't have an online subscription to that journal.
• The most recent articles may not yet be published online.

When this happens, you will see services for searching the ALADIN catalog and ILL (InterLibrary Loan).

Why is there more than one full-text option for some journals?

We may have some overlap between electronic journal subscriptions and database content, so sometimes you will find online full-text available from multiple sources. (Click here for an example).

What do the availability statements mean?

SFX will try to link you as close as possible to the full-text article, but sometimes is only able to link you to the journal’s homepage. In this case, you will need to navigate the website yourself to find the full-text. If you need assistance, please Ask a Librarian.

What is the technology behind SFX?

SFX uses the OpenURL standard which creates dynamic links based on the requested object’s metadata. Click here for more information.

Where can I get additional help?

You may Ask a Librarian, or, if you encounter a technical error, please let us know by using the Technical Problem Report form.

What is Article Finder?

Article Finder is a tool to use when you have a specific citation for an article. Enter the citation information you have about an article into Article Finder and it will search for the article in AU Library's full text resources. Article Finder will create a menu of options and if it finds full text a link to the article will appear. If it does not find full text it will take you to other Library services, like the ALADIN Catalog, InterLibrary Loan, or the Consortium Loan Service so that you may get the article you need.

How do I use it?

Citation Example: Rainville, Gerard. "Juveniles Transferred to Criminal Courts." Criminal Justice Policy Review 19.3 (2008): 301-313.

Article Finder will work best if you enter the following information:

• Full title of the journal or ISSN (a unique identifier). Do not use a journal abbreviation.
• Year
• Volume
• Issue
• First page of the article

Using the the above citation example, you would enter the following information into the Article Finder form:

• Journal title - Criminal Justice Policy Review
• Year - 2008
• Volume - 19
• Issue - 3
• First page of the article - 301

Where can I get additional help?

You may Ask a Librarian, or, if you encounter a technical error, please let us know by using the Technical Problem Report form.