How can I access articles in a No Deal situation?

We recommend searching for articles in their Open Access version, which is made easier by installing search “buttons” (Unpaywall or Core Discovery) in Firefox, Chrome or Edge browsers, searching for versions available on institutional platforms (e.g., IRIS), or requesting a copy directly from the author.

The BCUL and the various faculty libraries are also available to assist you in your research through the following services:

• Print subscriptions and electronic access until the end of 2025
• BCUL interlibrary loan (ILL) service
• The information desk at your BCUL site
• The BCUL question and answer service
• The BiUM article delivery service (see conditions at bium.ch)
• The BiUM information service

Can I subscribe to one or more individual journals/articles?

Both are strongly discouraged:

• Paying for an article directly from the publisher is detrimental to the successful outcome of negotiations, as it represents a financial flow to the publisher. In addition, the price of articles is often very high.
• Paying for an individual subscription is detrimental to the successful outcome of negotiations, as it represents a financial flow to the publisher.