Transcript Handout

Google and Google Scholar
• Google and Google Scholar use different search algorithms and will
produce different, but overlapping, results. Repeat your search in both
to maximise retrieval.
• Both products support advanced searching: use the crib sheet
overleaf, and online help: choose ‘advanced search’ option to right of
search box, then ‘advanced search tips’ at top right
• Google Scholar can retrieve items in password-protected or firewalled
areas; full text will be accessible only if University subscribes to that
content
• Citation data given in Google Scholar may differ from that in Web of
Science (on which impact factors are based)
• Individual references can be downloaded to reference management
software from Google Scholar. For large numbers, quicker to repeat
search in a database that allows creation of result sets and export the
set.
• No search engine will find ‘everything’ relevant to your search. Be
prepared to use many sources if you need to search exhaustively.
• Remember not all journals are on the web; web searching alone will
not be comprehensive
• All databases subscribed to by the University are listed in and
accessible through OxLip (www.ouls.ox.ac.uk/oxlip)
• Subject librarians are happy to assist with searching problems; check
contact details on www.ouls.ox.ac.uk/collections/librarians
• Slides for this WISER session can be downloaded/printed from
http://www.ouls.ox.ac.uk/isbes/training.
May 2007