Apparel Production and Merchandising

The Cullom-Davis Library at Bradley University provides access to full-text articles. Do not pay for access to articles. There are a few ways to get the full text.

1. Look for the "full-text" or PDF link in the database. 

2. Use the "Get it @ BU" or "Access Options" link to view options on how to access the full text. You will be automatically directed to 1 of 3 options:

1. Full text is available in another database (you'll be directed to immediate access)
2. "Get it Now"- submit a request for the article, and within a few hours, you will receive the PDF file of the article via email.
3. "InterLibrary Loan" or ILLiad- submit the request, and you are notified by email when you can access the full text in the ILLiad system, or you receive an email with the file of the article. This usually takes a few days. (How do I get an article through interlibrary loan?)

Use all options to access the full text you need for your project/assignment. There is no additional cost to use these services. 

Search tips

Before requesting an item through interlibrary loan, do a quick Google search to determine if there is an open-access version. 

Add the LibKey Nomad browser extension to your computer. The extension creates a quick way to access the literature you discover on the web by connecting you to library resources and services. It also adds special enhancements to PubMed, Wikipedia, and other websites and databases. 

Use the customized for Bradley PubMed link for the "Get it @ BU" links to display. 

Use the customized Bradley Google Scholar for the "Get it @ BU" links to display. 

Physical books are located in the Cullom-Davis Library building. Most of the books are in the General Collection. These are the books in the library's basement. Oversized books are also in the basement. New books and some graphic novels are on the main floor of the library near the Stacks Cafe. Curriculum Center books are on the second floor. Books are organized by Library of Congress call numbers. (More information about locating books in the library). 

eBooks in the library's collection are available online. Click the access link in the ebook record to access the ebook.

If the Cullom-Davis Library collection does not have the book you want (or only has the ebook and you want a physical copy), use I-Share to borrow books from other libraries and have them sent to the library for you to check out. (More information about borrowing books from other libraries).