Getting Started with Google Scholar
17 Nov 2026, 13:00 - 13:30
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Discover how to make Google Scholar work for you in this bite-size, beginner‑friendly session.
We’ll explore what Google Scholar is, what it searches, and how it differs from traditional academic databases. You’ll learn its key strengths and limitations and when it’s the right tool for your research, and when it isn’t. Through a quick live demonstration, we’ll cover essential skills such as finding full‑text articles, tracking citations, setting up alerts, saving papers to your library, and linking Google Scholar to RCN Library resources.
By the end of the session, you’ll feel confident navigating Google Scholar and using it effectively as part of your wider research toolkit.
How to join
This event will take place on Zoom. Details of how to join will be sent to your email address before the event takes place.
This is an event for RCN members only.
Please be aware, when you join this event your name, email address and organisation may be visible to other attendees. The meeting may be attended by both RCN members and non-members.
For any queries about this event please contact:
RCN Library and Museum
rcn.library@rcn.org.uk
0345 337 3368
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