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HOW TO: Downloading Database Content

If you are working in one of OU Libraries' databases or Library OneSearch, you can download database content directly from its catalog record. Explore this guide to find detailed instructions for performing this action in OU's major databases.

Downloading PDFs

Web of Science: Downloading database content

Navigate to the Web of Science database. You may need to log in with your institutional credentials to access the database.

Enter your search terms and/or keywords into the search bar and select a specific field (if necessary). Click Search.

screen capture of Web of Science catalog search bar.

Review the list of records generated by the catalog in response to your keyword search. Items that are immediately available for download will be marked with a notation below the article's title and brief abstract (red box). Click the link to begin the download process.

screenshot of item record, with relevant link highlighted in red.

You will be redirected to a new page where an electronic version of the item is displayed. Click on the Download icon to download a copy of the item.

Screenshot of PDF copy of journal article from Google Scholar, with download icon highlighted in red.

That's it! A PDF copy of the item will be downloaded to your device. Be sure to save the item after the download process is complete.