Google Scholar support for library tools expanded
Google has updated the support for link resolvers and WorldCat in Google Scholar. From the new about page:
Support for Institutional Access
For libraries that make their resources available via a link resolver, we are now offering the option to include a link for their patrons to these resources as a part of the Google Scholar search results.
How does it work?
On-campus users at participating schools will see additional links in Google Scholar search results which facilitate access to their library’s resources. These links lead to the library’s servers which, in turn, direct them to the full-text of the article.Support for Library Search
For libraries that have their holdings listed in OCLC’s Open WorldCat, we have a link for each Google Scholar book result that leads to the Open World database where users can find the book in a local library.
How does it work?
All users of Google Scholar will see a ‘Library Search’ link for book results. Clicking on this link will direct them to the WorldCat system which will allow them to find a list of nearby libraries that have the desired book.
The page also states that Google is working with link resolver vendors to try to integrate it into the systems. There are also instructions for schools with home grown link resolvers.