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Google Scholar Search Strategies

Start with Settings

Step 1: Begin by going to the Google Scholar homepage

google scholar landing page

Step 2: In the upper-right hand corner, select "Sign In". Here you will log-on to your Gmail account.
You must have a Google Account to create a profile on Google Scholar

Step 3: Manage Your settings

Step 4: Enable Your Library

Step 5: Set up your Google Scholar Profile
**For researchers and faculty only

Step 6: Begin using Google Scholar for Research
** For researchers, faculty AND students


For anything not covered in this guide, including FAQ's and Publisher Support check out the Google Scholar About Page