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On-campus access:

On-campus users can access to many of our electronic resources. Visit a McGill Library computer workstation, and log in as a guest.

Off-campus access:

If you cannot come to campus, begin by searching . You can limit your results to ‘Free Full Text’ articles. Watch the video tutorial below for instructions.

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Tip: If you require access to an article from a subscription-based journal, try asking at your local public library. This service may be offered for a fee.

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Other free full text journal options:

Repositories:

• is an open-access repository. It includes journal articles from participating publishers, and author-submitted manuscripts.Ìý Anyone can search for and download full-text articles.
• is an open-access repository of publications and theses by McGill faculty and students.

Publisher sites:

• publishes over 275 peer-reviewed open access journals in biology, biomedicine, and medicine.Ìý Browse by journal title, or register for a free account for more search options.
  • Example BMC journals:
• publishes 7 open-access journals.
  • Example PLoS journals:
• : Publisher of open access, hybrid and subscribed journals.Ìý Over 100 journal titles offer immediate full-text access. (Look for the ‘free site’ label.) ManyÌý journals offer free access to full text after a pre-specified period of time, usually 12 months.
  • Example open access HighWire Press journals:

Directories:

• is a listing of peer-reviewed open access journals, including international content. Search at the journal or article level.

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EBM Tools:

For evidence-based medicine tools, see our guide to . Note that resources marked with the globe icon are freely available.

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For additional information visit our eResources for alumni page.