Ask HN: How do you access journals outside of academia?

3 points by popinman322 9y ago ↗ HN

Journal subscriptions seem outrageously expensive if you have a broad range of interests. Outside of illegal access, what are some cost-effective ways of accessing a broad collection of journals outside of academia?

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timthorn 9y ago ↗

If you're in the UK, your local library can be a good start: http://www.accesstoresearch.org.uk/

xevb3k 9y ago ↗

Inter-library loan?

Really, I don't think there's an easy/cheap way. That's why scihub/libgen exist.

RossBencina 9y ago ↗

If you have studied at a University in the past, look into whether your library has a past-student's membership. I know mine does (~$20/year for e-journal access only, $130 for full borrowing rights).