• Google is an index of content on the Internet. You can search the full text of publicly available web pages.
• Google has its own shortcuts and wildcard symbols for advanced searching. Boolean Operators will not work in Google! See the graphic on the left for examples of how to improve your searches.
• If you use Google, be sure to go beyond Page 1 of the results. The sites with the most clicks rise to the top, but you might find some hidden gems on the following pages.

• Google Scholar is a search engine that allows you to search content such as articles, theses, books, abstracts and court opinions.
  
• When Google uses the word "scholarly," it doesn't always mean the same as when librarians use it. You should evaluate any result you find using Google Scholar or any other online resource to be sure it is current and appropriate for academic research.
• ALWAYS enter Google Scholar through the library's Research Databases page! This will give you access to the library's subscriptions and allow you to read the full text of articles without paying.

• Google Books allows you to search within the full text of books.
• For some out-of-print and public domain titles, the whole book has been digitized and is available to read or download. Other books can be previewed so you can see your search results in context.
• For books that cannot be read online, Google provides links to purchase the book or find it at a library using WorldCat.
• Read more about what you can do with Google Books (such as embedding snippets of public domain books, like below) on its Help page.

Johnston, W. D., and Library of Congress. History of the Library of Congress: Volume I, 1800-1864. U.S. Government Printing Office, 1904. Web.

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