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Introducing Wiley Online LibraryHome
Browse > Alphabetically> by Subject
Search> Advanced Search> Search Results
Journals
ArticlesArticle Full Text
Books
Chapters
Reference Works
Databases
Current Protocols
Registration
My Profile> Roaming Access
About Us
Resources> Training and Tutorials
Author Information
Journal Backfile Collections
Individual Access Options

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Introducing Wiley Online Library
Developed in consultation with researchers, students, authors, society partners and librarycustomers from around the world, Wiley Online Library’s interface delivers intuitive navigation for
all users. Easily discover, read, download, and cite current journal and book content, Early View
articles, Backfiles, related material and supporting information.
Key features: Access icons indicate if
the title is available andhow (via institutional access, free or open access).
 Improved subject listingwith more than 100 subcategories.
 Subject homepages
featuring titles and othernews and information.
 Contextual help links you
directly to our FAQ’s.
 Improved reference
linking with direct links
from in-text references.
 Improved ‘more like this’results.
 Improved e-toc (Table ofContents) alerts including
accepted and Early View
articles.
 Improved customer administration area.
Coming in future releases: Additional Advanced
Search features.
 Most read and most citedarticles.
 More reference management software options in
the Citation export.
 Search term highlighting.
 Optimization for mobile
devices.
 Links to social
networking/bookmarking
sites.

Wiley Online Library is compatible with the following internet browsers:
 Internet Explorer (Windows): versions 6 and higher Firefox (Mac + Windows): versions 2 and higher Safari (Mac + Windows): versions 3 and higher
 Opera (Mac + Windows): versions 9 and higher Google Chrome (Mac + Windows): all versions

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Home
Anyone can browse, search and view abstracts on Wiley Online Library. Registered users can also
save titles and searches, set up email alerts and manage their account in My Profile.

1. Login (if required)
2. If you want to register,
click here.
3. Athens, Shibboleth andInstitutional login link.
* See your librarian for
more information.
4. Tabbed browsing fromany page.
5. Any messages, such asconfirming a save action,
or denied access, appear
at the top of the screen.
6. Search for specificterms or publication titles
across all content.
* Use Advanced Search
for more complex
searches.
7. Browse publications
alphabetically.
8. Browse by Subject Area
for titles organized undersubject headings.
9. Access resources for
Librarians, Authors, Societies and Training. Includes
link to customer administration area.
10. Information links at
the bottom of all pages.

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Browse Alphabetically
From the homepage you can browse publications alphabetically. You can also access the browse
alphabetically function from any page on the site by clicking on the Publications tabs.
Note: Reference Works are now listed under Books

1. Browse alphabeticallyby clicking on a letterin the Publications A-Z
section on the home page,or click the Publications
tab from any page.

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2. Whether you browse toa specific letter or all
publications, the layout
will be the same.
3. Browse through all
publications under the
chosen listing, or

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4. Refine your browsing
using the filter options.
* Reference Works arelisted under Books.
5. On the right of each
title you can see what
type of publication it is.
6. Access icons indicate
whether you have accessto the full text.

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free to all users
free via OnlineOpen
available via a current
subscription

7. Select one or more journal titles to set up email
alert/s. (Only applicable tojournals.)

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Browse by Subject
From the homepage you can browse publications by subject area. You can also access the browse
by subject function from any page on the site by clicking on the Browse by Subject tab.

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1. You can browse by subject directly from thehomepage, or click theBrowse by Subject tab.
2. To browse by subject,move your mouse over a
the top-level subject headings. A list of next-levelsubjects appears to theright.

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Click on a subject tobrowse all titles withinthat subject.
3. The subject page highlights four titles whichchange on a regular basis.
4. You can view all products in the subject, or

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5. Browse by topic.
6. When browsing the fulllist of products in the subject you can filter results.

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7. Select one or more journal titles to set up email
alerts.

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8. Access icons indicate
whether you have accessto the full text. See
Browse Alphabetically for
explanation.

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Search > Advanced Search
The Advanced Search page provides options for more complex searching. On the search results
page (next) you will have the option to edit or save your search query.
Some of the specialized databases on Wiley Online Library are not covered by the main Advanced
Search. To search them, go directly to the specific product site.
1. Access Advanced searchfrom the homepage or
anywhere on the site fromthe search box towards
the top right of the screen.

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2. Search Tips provide tips
to help you get the mostout of your search.
3. Choose Boolean operators AND, OR, NOT, fromthe drop down list and/or
type them directly into thesearch text box.

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4. Select specific fields
from the drop down list.
5. Add an additional
search line.
6. Select a specific date
range.
Future releases will
include options to refine
your search by: Publication type Subject and/or
sub-category Access rights
 plus options for
sorting results.

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Search > Search Results
On the search results page you have options to filter and sort results, export one or more citations,as well as save the search query to your profile (if you are a registered user and signed in)

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1. Sort search results.
2. Click to edit your search
query. The Edit searchfunction returns to the
Advanced Search page
keeping search terms andoptions you have made.

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3. Save search to your profile—only available to registered users.
4. Filter results by product.
Future releases will include options to filterby year, access rights
and subject.
Select one or more results
and
5. Save to your profile—
only available toregistered users.
6. Export Citations.
Future releases will include options to View
abstracts and Email article links.
7. To view an article orchapter, click the title orspecific links below.

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Free to all users.
Free through OnlineOpen.
Available via a current subscription.

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8. Access icons indicate
whether you have accessto the full text.
9. You can export citations
in Plain Text, EndNote,
Reference Manager and
RefWorks formats.
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Journals
Journal content on Wiley Online Library is presented organized by issues corresponding to the printversion, with the most recently published always appearing on the home page. Other content displayed on a journal homepage and menu depends on the individual journal.

1. Quick access to themost recent issues.

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2. Content here will depend on journal.

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3. Access icons indicate
whether you have accessto the full text. See Search
Results page for explanation.

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4. Journal specific searchfeature available from all
pages of the journal.

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5. Journal Tools and Menu
available from all pages ofjournal.
Options in Journal Menu
depend on journal, however most will include:
6. Navigate issues, including all issues from current
through all Backfiles (pre1997).
* If available the Free
Sample link will display
here.
7. Browse articles.

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8. Subscribe or renew.
9. Find information forauthors.
10. Journal informationand Special Features - ifavailable.

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Articles
The article homepage provides persistent links and information, with easy tab access to different
sections or features of the article. The abstract and supporting information (if available) is free,other content is available to subscribers only. If not subscribed, you can purchase access to a
specific article via Article Select or Pay-Per-View.
1. Access icons indicate
whether you have accessto the full text. See Search
Results for explanation.
2. Article title, author/s,
publication date and DOI.
3. Volume/Issue number—with link to issue TOC.
4. Article Tools.
5. Additional Information
may include how to cite,
publication history andfunding information.
6. Tabs provide easy access to journal content.
Abstracts are free: mostother content (see Article
Full Text) is available tosubscribers only.
7. Cited by information(subscribers only) displays
a list of articles that havecited the article you areviewing. Includes citing
articles from Wiley andother publishers.
8. Supporting Information.
is provided by author/s
and free to all users.
Other tab options may
include commentary, figures and tables.
9. At the bottom of thepage you will find links torelated content.

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CrossRef® is a collaborativereference linking service withover 3000 scholarly publishers
and societies participating to offer
links from a reference citation to
the cited material. For more info,
see www.crossref.org

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Article Full Text
Article full text and reference linking is available to subscribed customers only. If you are not subscribed you can purchase access to a specific article via Article Select or Pay-Per-View—
see Individual Access options for more details.

The full text of many articles is available in HTML.
1. “Jump to” navigation
allows quick access to
specific sections of thearticle.
2. In-text reference details pop up, with convenient linking directly
to the source/s of thereferenced article (ifavailable).

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3. Click on image toenlarge for easy viewing.
4. The references section
includes links to internalor external sources of referenced documents—
where available.
5. The full text ofarticles is also available in
PDF which can be saved
and printed.
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BooksWiley Online Library Books cover Online Books and Reference Works—such as encyclopedias andhandbooks. Chapter summaries, Front Matter and Indexes are freely available to everyone, fulltext is only available to subscribers.
Note: Databases and Current Protocols also use the Book Tools and menus
1. Book Tools and Menu
available from all pages
and include Save to My
Profile (only available toregistered users), Purchase a print copy, andlinks to Table of Contents,
Reviews and Author Biography.

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2. Title, author and otherdetails.
3. Access icons indicate
whether you have accessto the full text. See Search
Results for explanation.
4. Search within book(summaries, full text andkeywords) from all pages.

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5. Book summary details
can be expanded.
6. Select one or morechapters and7. Save to your profile(only available to registered users).
8. Export Citations. See
Search Results for more
information.
Future releases will include options to View
summary and Emailchapter links.

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Book Chapters
Book chapter summaries are free to all users. If you are subscribed to the book you can also viewthe full text and reference links. If you are not subscribed you can purchase access to a specificchapter via Article Select or Pay-Per-View

1. Chapter title, author,
DOI and other information.
2. Access icon indicates
whether you have accessto the full text. See Search
Results for explanation.
3. Chapter tools include
Save to My Profile, Emaillink to this Chapter, andExport citation.
4. Additional information
may include how to cite,
publication history andISBN information.
5. Summary includes list of
keywords.
6. References (subscribers
only) include links to electronic sources of referenced documents - whereavailable.
7. Link to related content
on Wiley Online Library.
8. Chapter full text
(subscribers only) in PDF
only, which can be saved
and printed.

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Reference Works
Wiley Online Library offers online versions of many renowned and indispensable Reference Works.
Full-text content from Reference Works is only available to licensed institutions—or as individual
articles accessed via Article Select or Pay-Per-View.
Note: Reference Works use the Books Tools and Menu — with articles rather than chapters.
1. Book Tools and Menu
available from all pages of
the Reference Work.
2. Access icon indicates
whether you have accessto the full text. See Search
Results for explanation.
3. Search for specific content using the Advanced
Product Search —see 6.
4. Introduction, news,
spotlight and features willappear here. Content
depends on the title.
5. From the book menu
you can browse articles bytitle or topic, find information on getting access,author guidelines, editorial news, sample content,
and special features - ifavailable.
6. The Advanced ProductSearch feature includes
options to search by article type and topic.
7. From the browse or
search results list click on
the links below the article
title to view. See Article
full text for information on
viewing article content.
Note: Article level icons inthis example are unique tothe Encyclopedia of Life
Sciences.

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Databases
Wiley Online Library Databases offer highly specialized content organized according to uniquerequirements of their target disciplines in chemistry, materials, science, and medicine. Databasehome pages offer the same familiar interface as all Wiley Online Library products, with specialized
navigation links for unique content.
1. From the Book Tools
and Menu you can browse
or search, and find information on getting access,author guidelines, editorial news, sample content,
demos and special features - where available.

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Some of our databases are
hosted on separate web
sites and you will link tothese from here.
2. Access icon indicates
whether you have accessto the full text. See Search
Results for explanation.
3. Find articles by browsing or using product specific search features.
4. Introduction and otherinformation such as news,
spotlight and features willappear here. Content will
depend on the Database.
5. Product advanced
search features depend on
the database, with searching by structure and reagent available in mostchemistry databases, and
MeSH or other medical
focused search features
available in our medical
databases.

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For databases that require
third party software, suchas browser plug-ins forchemical structure drawings, go to the Getting
Started page linked fromthe database home pagefor information oh how to
download and install.

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Current Protocols
Current Protocols (CP) is a comprehensive and constantly-updated source for laboratory methods
in all areas of the life sciences. In addition to the full text and referencing linking available only to
subscribers, Current Protocols features free abstracts, images, video protocols, community pages,
and tools and calculators.
1. When browsing for
Current Protocols, selectthe Lab Protocols filter.
2. Access icon indicates
whether you have accessto the full text. See Search
Results for explanation.

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3. Search for specific content using the Advanced
Product Search.

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4. Recent articles are highlighted here.

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5. From the Book Tools
and Menu—available on
all pages—you can link to
the homepage and tableof contents, and find information about getting access, authoring, editorial
news and sample content.

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Videos increase reproducibility of both basic
and complex techniquesof selected protocols.

6. Special features include
video protocols— free toeveryone.
7. See Article Full Text for
information on accessing
and viewing articles.

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8. The separate currentprotocols.com site includes additional content
such as tools and calculator, discussion boards andan editors blog.

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Registration
As a registered Wiley Online Library user you can save articles, chapters, publications and searches;
set up email alerts for content, citations and saved searches; and purchase individual articles, chapters or subscriptions. If you have an existing Wiley InterScience login, your details will be automatically transferred to Wiley Online Library.

1. Click the Not Registeredlink on homepage.

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2. On the Registration
page enter your email address—which will become
your user name—andchoose a password.
3. Enter your first and lastnames, country and areaof interest.
* This information isnever shared with any
third party.

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4. Click the relevant checkboxes if you would like toreceive promotional information by email or by
regular mail.

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5. Enter your mailing address if you have selected
to receive promotional
material by regular mail.

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6. Check details, view
Terms and Conditions andcheck the box, then clickon Submit Registration.
* Once submitted you
will receive an email asking you to validate yourregistration.

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My Profile
In the My Profile area you can manage your saved articles/chapters, publications and searches;manage email alerts; edit your personal and login details; check order progress and manage subscriptions. All your saved titles, articles and email alerts will be migrated from Wiley InterScience—
saved searches will not due to a difference in technology.
1. Log in.
2. Click on the My Profile
link (from any page).

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3. On the My Profile pages
you can access all featuresfrom the menu on the left:

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4. Edit your account andlogin information.
5. Track your orders andview subscription details.
6. Activate or refreshroaming access.

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7. Manage your saved
articles/chapters,
publications andsearches.
8. Manage your email
alerts. As well as Table ofContents (e-toc) alerts,
Wiley Online Library provides Early View (EV) and
Accepted Article (AA)alerts.
Those registered for etoc alerts will automatically receive EV and AA
alerts but can opt
out. Future developments will include citation alerts.

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Roaming Access
Access to Wiley Online Library is IP (Internet Protocol) range access controlled: This means that nologin is required for accessing subscribed content from within your organisation’s network.
However If you wish to access subscribed content from home or on the road, you can activate
roaming access.
To set up roaming accessyou must be a registereduser, logged in and withinyour institution IP(network) range to activate.

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1. Login and go to My Profile.
2. Click on the Roaming
Access link on the left
menu.

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3. To activate or refreshroaming access click on
this link.
Roaming access is limited
to 3 months.
4. The expiry date of yourcurrent roaming accessperiod is shown here.
To refresh, simply click theRefresh Roaming Accesslink again.

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About Us
In the About Us area you can find information on Wiley Online Library publications and services
including titles, pricing lists, access options and contact information.

The left hand menu provides quick access to all
sections.
1. In the About Us section
view details of all our
products including title
and pricing lists and purchasing options, set up ealerts, and view policies
including Open Access,
Author Rights and Institutional Repositories , Environmental Policies andAccessibility.
2. Under the Resources
section you can accessinformation for your specific needs including information for end users andinstitutions such as newsletters, RSS feeds, Pay Per
View information, user
guides and training, andadvertising information
including guidelines andrates, and reprints.
3. The Contact Us section
provides 24/7 access tohelp desk services including an online logging system and FAQ’s, and email
and telephone support
available 24 hours a dayfrom Monday to Friday.

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Resources
Wiley Online Library features a wealth of resources for customers, end users and partners to help
you get the most out of content and services offered by Wiley.

1. From the left handmenu you can accessTraining and Tutorials for
self-paced tutorial, online
and live training, or to arrange private training foryour institution. See
Training for further details.
2. Resources For Researchers provides information
on how to best use Wiley
Online Library for yourresearch needs.

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3. Resources For Librarians
include the library newsletter and archives, andlinks to user guides, marketing materials and otherresources for the library.
4. Resources For Authors
provides information on
how to write and submit
for Wiley publications.
5. Other links in the menu
provide access to information and further references for Societies, Advertisers and Corporate Partners, Media and Agents.

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Training and Tutorials
On the Training and Tutorials pages you will find information and links to online self-paced tutorials, training workshops and calendars, and user guides. In addition we can also offer customized
training workshops to suit the needs of the individual customer institution.

1. Overview of services
and staff contacts.

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2. The left hand menu provides quick access to all
sections within Online
Training Solutions.
3. View the range of
FREE! online tutorials
available and directly access them from here.

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4. View our latest online
training workshops calendar with easy access links
to the workshop registration form.

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5. View our user guides for
information and how-to’s
on finding and accessing
content and administration functions on Wiley
Online Library.

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You will also find user
guides for individual
online product, such as
The Cochrane Library andcurrentprotocols.com,
here as well.
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Author Information
Would you like to write an article for a Wiley Online Library title? You can find journal-specific author guidelines on the homepage of individual journals. In addition, Wiley has a dedicated site, Author Services, which also provides information for potential authors.

1. The For Contributors
section in the left-handmenu is the first place to
go to find out more about
writing for a particular
title and includes information about Editorial Policy / Aims & Scope, Ethical
Guidelines , Manuscript
preparation, and submission.

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2. Within the Author
Guidelines/For Authors
information is a link to the
Author Services site.
3. On the Author Services
site you will find guidelines, resources, contact
information and answers
to FAQs.
4. Many of our journals
use the online manuscript
submissions system
ScholarOne Manuscripts.
There you can track yourarticles from submission
to acceptance.

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* Titles that don’t use
ScholarOne Manuscripts
have submission instructions in their author
guidelines.

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Journal Backfile Collections
Fully searchable and link-enabled, Wiley Online Library Journal Backfiles Collections restore a crucial connection with historical material, pre-dating online migration.

Our retrospective collections are integrated withcurrent web-based content and offer the same
flexible retrieval and printing capabilities.
1. Covering a range oftightly defined subject disciplines, our Backfile Collections represent a comprehensive archival solution - and eliminate issuesof limited shelf space, collection gaps, materials
degradation, and access.
2. The Backfile Collections
are presented just like current journals—organizedby issue, article abstract,references with citation
links, and full text in PDF.
Unlike current journals,
license to access full-text
backfiles is not based on
an annual subscription,
but a one-time purchaseof the collection. For
more information see theJournal Backfiles page on
Wiley Online Library.

Backfile collections include: 1.
Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Biophysics
Business and Management
ChemistryCommunications Technology, Electrical & Systems
Engineering
Food Science, Technology and Agriculture
Geography and Development
Literature, Cultural Studies and Art
Medicine and nursing
Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
Religion and Theology

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Individual Access Options
Most content on Wiley Online Library is available on an annual subscription basis. However, there
are two options that allow users to access individual articles and chapters outside their regular subscription holdings— Article Select and Pay-Per-View.
Article Select is available for licensed institutions. Ask your librarian for further details.
Use Pay-Per-View if you
are not affiliated with asubscribing institution, or
wish to directly accessnon-subscribed content.
1. You must be a registered user and logged-in.
Click the Full Text link of
the article or chapter you
wish to access.
2. An Access Denied message appears—with links
to purchasing options.
3. Enter your billing address. You must enter avalid billing address (this isfor verification only and is
not kept on our system).
4. Complete credit card
information for billing.
5. Check your order andthen click "Submit Order".
You should now have immediate access to the article or chapter for 24 hours
from when you submit
your order.
You will receive a confirmation e-mail with a linkto the article or chapter
for your reference.
6. Track details of yourorder (including when the
24-hour access period willend) in the My Profile area
under Orders & Subscriptions.

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If you have a 5-digit Pay-Per-View
Discount Code from any promotional offer from Wiley Online Library, be sure to enter it here when
you are placing your order!

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