The document provides 17 methods for accessing PDF versions of academic papers and journals, either through the library's subscriptions or other open access options. Some of the key methods mentioned include using the library's Get It button in databases like PubMed, installing browser extensions like Connect and Kopernio that integrate with the library's proxy server, searching hashtags on social media, or as a last resort considering Sci-Hub but noting its illegal status in many countries. The document aims to help readers find legal ways to obtain PDFs through different tools and services.