Grinnell College Libraries' Article Download Service for the Elsevier Science Direct Database

Background: In March 2008, Elsevier discontinued the Web Editions program through which we received online access to the journals for which we had print subscriptions. To restore online availability and to expand the range of titles and years to which we have access, the Libraries have established a deposit account for article-level access to the ScienceDirect database as a replacement for subscriptions to 55 Elsevier journals. Those 55 subscriptions will cease in January 2009. We will maintain print subscriptions for the 15 journals that faculty recommended we keep in that format. Under the new program, faculty and students are able to access any article from any journal in any year that is part of the ScienceDirect database. Each download will cost $22.00 which will be charged against the Libraries' account.

How Do I Find the Journal I Need?
All Elsevier journal titles (except for 15 that we will keep on print subscription) will be listed in the Libraries' e-journal finder at http://www.lib.grinnell.edu/research/articlelinker.html. The e-journal entry will link you to the ScienceDirect database.

Citations in databases like PsycInfo will also link you to our e-journal finder through the "search for full text" link, and from there you will be linked to the ScienceDirect database.

What Happens Then? How Do I Access an Article I've Found?
Individual articles in the ScienceDirect database are password protected.

Faculty: Passwords are available in P-Web under the "Services" tab. To access the full text of an article in Science Direct, click on the "login" option in the top right corner of the ScienceDirect screen and type in the user name and password. You can log in at the point you see the abstract for the specific article you need (or you can log in on any ScienceDirect screen). You will remain logged in until you click the "logout" option in the top right corner or close your browser.

Once you log in, a "PDF" tab will appear for that article. Click that tab. A screen will appear that will say "This article is not included in your organization's subscription. However, you may be able to access this article under your organization's agreement with Elsevier. Click the 'Continue' button below to proceed."

Click "Continue" and the full text of the article will appear.

Students may request access to an article from any librarian or library staff member, whenever Burling or Kistle Library is open (see http://www.lib.grinnell.edu/ask/) We will retrieve it and send it to the student electronically within 24 hours (usually sooner).

What Are the Restrictions on Use of these Downloaded Articles?
You may not post an article in a course-management system or send it to other readers. Articles are intended for individual use only. You may view, download, and locally store the articles. Please note that once you view an article the deposit account is charged. Please download it within 24 hours if you intend to view it again. After 24 hours, the deposit account will be charged again with a new "transaction."

Faculty: If you want to use an Elsevier article for reserve, please use standard procedures for an e-reserve request. We will handle copyright permission and post the article in the e-reserve system.

What About the Libraries' Print Subscriptions?
This deposit account will replace most of the Libraries' current Elsevier subscriptions. Beginning in January 2009, 55 subscriptions to Elsevier journals will be discontinued. 15 print subscriptions will be maintained, based on faculty recommendations.