In 90 seconds, you'll know how to use Google Scholar to access material from VT Libraries!
Like Google Scholar but hate that it doesn't always (er...hardly ever?) give you the full-text of what you find? You have access to millions of full-text journal articles through VT's University Libraries, and we can instantly connect what you find in Google Scholar to your full-text access through the Library (if you're off campus, make sure to sign in). The full explanation can be found here, but watch the tutorial below for a full demonstration, including examples that I've created just for you all.
Hint: for best viewing, enlarge the tutorial to full screen. On the far right of the toolbar (which pops up after you've hit "play"), there is a square icon that will make the tutorial full screen. Hitting "Esc" will minimize the tutorial after you've finished watching it.
A disclaimer: Google Scholar is a great resource, but little is known about exactly what it indexes, or how it indexes that information. We know that its breadth is wide, but there's no precision in the search. That said, Google Scholar should be used as a research tool alongside the other useful tools that you are no doubt already using.
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