Setting up Google scholar with Dupont- Ball Library – Stetson University
Google Scholar is Google’s search engine for scholarly sources, such as peer-reviewed journal articles. Keep the following limitations in mind as you search:
- Not everything is included in Google Scholar. We don’t know what is, or isn’t included because Google doesn’t make this information public.
- Most of the sources you find on Google Scholar are not freely available to the public. Be sure to add the library link for the duPont-Ball library for free access to content licensed by the library (see below for info). Request content not licensed by the library via interlibrary loan.
- Compared to library databases, Google Scholar has very few filters and advanced search options available to help you narrow down search results.
- It’s important to be wary of the articles you find on Google Scholar. “Fake” or low-quality peer-reviewed articles from predatory journal publishers may appear in your search results. Read more here.
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Niche Academy Tutorial – Google ScholarCheck out this tutorial for a step-by-step guide on how to use Google Scholar. Include instructions for how to set up library links.
Setting up Library Links
Stetson students and faculty can add the duPont-Ball library link for free access to paid content that is available through the library. Follow the steps below:
> Go to scholar.google.com
> Click the ☰ (triple bar) icon
> Select Settings (look for the gear icon)
> Select Library Links on the left-hand side bar
> Search for Stetson University in the search bar
> Select Stetson University – Find it @ Stetson
> Make sure you check the box next to it
> Click Save
Now you can access library materials from within Google Scholar via the Find it @ Stetson link on the search results page.