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In addition to the freely-available Web search engine, Google also offers a special tool for searching scholarly
literature called Google Scholar. It covers peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, preprints, abstracts and
technical reports from many disciplines. Use the Google Scholar search box below, on our Virtual Library
home page, or go directly to http://scholar.google.com.
How it Works
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If you are on campus, Google Scholar recognizes that you are using an Ivy Tech computer. You will be
able to link directly to many full text articles with no log-in required. Google Scholar will link directly to
full text articles available through the Library's databases. Look for the "Full Text @ Ivy Tech" link on
the title line on the search results list.
If you are off campus, you must set your Google Scholar preferences to the Ivy Tech Libraries.
>> Select "Scholar Preferences" from the link at the right of the search box, find Ivy Tech Community
College and save it as your preference.
When you link to a full text article from off campus you will be presented with a log-in screen. Log in
with your Campus Connect ID and password. (If you have already logged into Campus Connect and
are using the Library tab, you should not be asked to log in again.)
Check to see if the journal is scholarly or refereed/peer-reviewed.
For more information, go to http://scholar.google.com/scholar/librarylinks.html.
Things to Remember
1. Think of Google Scholar as a quick look to "see what's out there." Much more scholarly material is
available to you as an Ivy Tech student, staff or faculty member through the Library’s various journal
and ebook databases.
2. Relying on just one source is not usually the best search strategy. You will want to search across all the
relevant databases, varying your search strategy and taking advantage of the specialized indexing that
databases can offer.
3. Google Scholar can be a helpful starting point for a search before you focus your topic and begin
looking comprehensively for the highest quality information.
4. Remember, searching within a database like EBSCOhost's Academic Search Premier or ProQuest's
Historical New York Times allows search configurations and access to content that you can't do with
Google Scholar.
5. If you need help, browse our Library databases By Subject to find out which databases are most
relevant to your topic. Or seek advice about the best resources by talking to your librarian.
6. Remember, this is a "beta" technology. It will not always work seamlessly. Library staff can provide
assistance.
Advanced Search Page
Google's Advanced Scholar Search screen (shown below) allows researchers an easy way to refine a
query by filling in special fields or using a series of pull-down menus. Users can find results containing all of
their search terms, an exact phrase, at lease one of their search words, or without specified words, simply
by filling in the appropriate text boxes. Searches by author, publication, date and subject area are also
possible. For further help, click on Advanced Search Tips.