Using Google Scholar at the Reference Desk |
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| Authors: | Karen Bronshteyn Kathryn Tvaruzka |
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| Institution: | 1. Anoka Technical College , 1355 West Highway 10, Anoka , MN , 55303 E-mail: karenbronshteyn@usa.com;2. William D. McIntyre Library , University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire , 1001F, 105 Garfield Avenue, P.O. Box 4004, Eau Claire , WI , 54702-4004 E-mail: tvaruzke@uwec.edu |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACT Google Scholar has multiple uses as a reference tool of last resort, including citation completion, an alternative when catalogs are down, and interdisciplinary metasearching and database suggestion. During the reference desk transaction, users can be taught effective Google Scholar search techniques such as advanced search functionality and the nuances of results' groupings. In addition, reference desk interactions with Google Scholar give insight for instructional workshops. |
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| Keywords: | Google Scholar reference desk reference tools college and university libraries library instruction faculty outreach |
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