FAQ: How can I use Google Scholar to find electronic articles held by the Shapiro Library?

Google Scholar allows users to change their settings to help link them to resources held by local or institutional libraries. Follow these step-by-step directions to update Google Scholar to link with electronic articles available from the Shapiro Library:

1. Go to Google Scholar and click the three horizontal bars and then click on the "Settings" link.

   

2. Under "Settings", choose "Library Links".

   

3. Using the search box provided, search for "Southern New Hampshire University".
4. Click on the checkboxes next to Southern New Hampshire University resources and click "Save".

   

5. Links to Shapiro Library databases and other resources will now appear next to materials you search for in Google Scholar (articles only--no books/ebooks). Click on these links to see if we have electronic access to these articles via the Shapiro Library. For example:

   

Google Scholar is a helpful tool for finding scholarly materials but remember to always evaluate any sources you find online. 

More Information

• Google Like a Librarian guide (Shapiro Library)