Sometimes it is helpful to search Google Books to find more information on this topic. Google Scholar is also helpful. If we have the database article, it will show up as an RIT Library link and you can read the article. Sometimes we do not have the article, but you can request it for free via our Interlibrary Loan Services. Set your library preferences in Google Scholar and check off RIT in the library links section so you can access our database articles when using Google Scholar.
In order to link directly from your Google Scholar search results to the helpful resources provided by the library to students, faculty, and staff, follow the instructions below.
NOTE: These settings are specific to each device and each browser you use. You may need to set them up more than once if you search using different browsers.
Step 1: From the main Google Scholar page, click the three-bar "hamburger" menu and then click the gear-shaped Settings icon
Step 2: Select Library Links and search for Rochester Institute of Technology or RIT. If you're working on campus, Google Scholar may automatically suggest this library link. If you're working off campus, you'll probably need to enter the search terms
Step 3: Check Rochester Institute of Technology - more@RIT in the search results, then click Save (please note: Google Scholar requires enabling cookies to retain settings)
When an article's full text is available through an RIT Libraries subscription, you will see the More@RIT link to the right of the citation
CAUTION - Library Links may not work each and every time. Full text is not guaranteed as Google may not update RIT holdings immediately as they change. Keep in mind you will still need to log in with your RIT username and password when you click a More@RIT link from off campus.
Still have questions about library link settings in Google Scholar or remote access to library resources? Contact Us!
Captioned video courtesy of Jennifer Freer - configuring Library Links settings is covered in the first 30 seconds.