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Setting Up Google Scholar

Explains how to set up Google Scholar to tap into HCU Moody Library Databases

Google Scholar Settings

HCU Moody Library has worked with our database vendors to incorporate several of our major database vendor links into Google Scholar! Without these settings, you might locate a wonderful article only to click on it and be told that you must pay for it. By adding the settings below, you can now scroll through your results, look for HCU Fulltext Finder on the right side of your results. You will then know that it won't cost anything because it comes from the HCU library databases. If you are searching from home you can also help restrict your search parameters. Here's how to do it:

  1. At the Google Scholar home page, click Settings icon (gears) the top of the page.
  2. In the "Library Links" section on the left, just type in Houston Baptist University and click Search. Check everything that shows up.
  3. Save.
  4. Return to search.
  5. Look for HUB Fulltext Finder in your Google Scholar results on the right side of your really list,,,,bent. If you find one, you will be re-directed to our web site. You will need to use your HCU UserID and password to log in (not your entire email address). Remember, LinkSource checks for journals and articles against all of our database vendors to see who might carry the title of interest and provides more options for you to explore.

There are many free PDFs and HTML pages available on Google Scholar but not everythings is free. If you see something that looks important but cannot access the full article, then try the following ideas:

  • Try searching for the journal title via our A-to-Z Publication Finder search.
  • Don't forget to check WorldCat to see if other nearby libraries carry the title. If so, you can always get a TexShare card from our reference desk.
  • Use our InterLibrary Loan page and click the appropriate form to request your materials.

If you have additional questions about Google Scholar or LinkSource, we would be glad to assist you. Should you need reference help, feel free to call 281-649-3180, email reference@hc.edu, or open a chat on the library home page.