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Accessing Library Resources Online (OpenAthens): Using Google Scholar to find articles in Polk State Library Collection

This guide will show you how to log into the library databases.

Linking Google Scholar to Polk State Library Collection

Linking Google Scholar to Polk State's online library collection is easy! This allows you to quickly access full-text articles provided to you by your library.

  1. Visit Google Scholar (scholar.google.com) and click on the Options menu.

     
  2. Click on the Settings.

     
  3. Click on "Library links" from the menu on the left and search for Polk State Library.​​​​​
  4. The option Polk State Library - FindItem@Polk State Library will appear below the search bar.  Check the box next to the library name and then click the blue Save button.
  5. Now when you use Google Scholar, it will let you know what resources you can access through the Polk State Library!

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