Google Scholar™ and libraries: point/counterpoint
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this article is to explore and expose some of the many facets of Google Scholar™ that have set the academic library world on edge. Google Scholar™'s impact on reference and information literacy is considered, as are the challenges it poses for the library's web site.
Design/methodology/approach
Includes opinions in a point/counterpoint format, as well as citations to recently published literature.
Findings
Provides arguments about ignoring or leveraging the teachings of Scholar Google™ in conjunction with teaching the library's various subscription databases available through the library's web site.
Originality/value
This paper fills an identified information need by offering original, practical advice to librarians.
Keywords
Citation
Kesselman, M. and Barbara Watstein, S. (2005), "Google Scholar™ and libraries: point/counterpoint", Reference Services Review, Vol. 33 No. 4, pp. 380-387. https://doi.org/10.1108/00907320510631535
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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