How to setup Tarleton University Libraries to Google scholar – Google Scholar helps you find scholarly literature; Tarleton helps you access it! When Preferences are set to Tarleton, select FullText Finder @ Tarleton links for access.
From off-campus, use Google Scholar: Off-Campus, and put in your Tarleton username and password.
How Do I Set Preferences to Find Tarleton Resources?
- Go to the Google Scholar Settings Page
- Choose Library Links from the side navigation
- Type “Tarleton” in the search box and select the search button
- Check the box to access Tarleton Libraries’ paid subscriptions
- Select the Save button
See this PDF for screenshot instructions.
What are Google Scholar Research Profiles?
Create a Google Scholar research profile to track your publications. The library offers guidance on subject specific repositories, academic social networking tactics, impact metrics, and other information that allows you to track and measure your scholarly impact. Find out more from the Scholarly Communication page.
Here are screenshot instructions on how to set up a research profile.
What if I am Asked to Pay for Items?
Some Google Scholar links lead to items on publishers’ pay-per-view web sites. Do not pay!
- Try the library catalog to find out if Tarleton Libraries have the publication.
- Still no access? Request items with our Interlibrary Loan service
When Google Scholar Does Not Help, Where Else Can I Look?
Use the Tarleton Libraries databases, Global Search and the Library Catalog to find articles, books, and media items. Our subject research guides will help you choose which databases to use.
Where Can I Get More Help?
Tarleton Libraries offers several ways for you to get assistance!
- Use our Ask a Librarian email service.
- Check our FAQ pages.
- Contact the reference desk at 254-968-9249 during library hours.
- Email questions to [email protected]
