Google Scholar 101

Library Links in Google Scholar is a feature that connects your search results to your institution's online resources.

By enabling these links, you'll see "Find it" or similar links next to search results, directing you to the full text of articles available through your library's subscriptions. You can link up to 5 libraries!

Below are the steps needed to link your Google Scholar search results to LSC Libraries. We highly recommend setting it up!
 

1. Click the three horizontal lines in the top left corner of the page

2. Click on the Settings tab

3. Type "Lone Star College" into the search bar

4. Click the blue button(it has a picture of magnifying glass on it) 

5. Check the box on the Lone Star College System Libraries option

6. Be sure to save your settings!
 

Are you more of a visual learner? Visit the following link for an INFOGRAPHIC!

Tips to Navigate Google Scholar Responsibly

• Use Google Scholar as a BONUS resource...not a vital resource
   
• Take advantage of the opportunity to link LSC Libraries to your Google Scholar searches (instructions directly above)
   
• Use keywords (ex: "social media"), and Boolean operators (AND, OR, and NOT)  just like you would in a research database
   
• Discover alternative sources through the Related Articles links that sometime appear at the bottom of your search results
   
• Prioritize works classified as "Full-text from Lone Star" to avoid partial or inaccessible information
   
• Verify the credibility of any work found through Google Scholar since it is not guaranteed to be peer-reviewed or scholarly  
   
• Verify the credibility AGAIN...triple-check each work found through Google Scholar for quality control
   
• Save your favorite articles to "My Library" for later use
   
• Set alerts to be notified of any new publications that match your search terms
   
• Generate citations, just make sure to double-check them for accuracy

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