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Many databases include an alert feature that you can set up for various criteria. The alert can be for a citation, author, table of contents (TOC), or general topic of interest. The database will automatically be searched for the latest records matching your criteria. Then, the database will send you updated results by e-mail or RSS feed.
Different databases will have different procedures for setting up search alerts, but the process is more or less the same. Set up alerts by following these general steps:
Search using search terms and filters;
Save the search as an alert; then
Give your alert a name and select frequency and/or method of delivery (e.g. email alert).
For more help, click the links below or look for the "Help" menu in your database.
When you search Google Scholar on your personal computer, you can configure your settings so that IU Indianapolis Library resource links appear in your results. Then you can click the Find It @ IU Indianapolis Link to access a library item.
(TIP: If you're at a temporary computer and don't want to activate these settings, you can access Google Scholar via our Databases page (Library Home Page > Databases > Google Scholar (in the Search Box)). You'll be prompted to login with your IU Login, and then you'll see the Find It @ IU Indy links as well.)