TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The purpose of this article is to explore and expose some of the many facets of Google Scholar™ that have set the academic library world on edge. Google Scholar™'s impact on reference and information literacy is considered, as are the challenges it poses for the library's web site.Design/methodology/approach– Includes opinions in a point/counterpoint format, as well as citations to recently published literature.Findings– Provides arguments about ignoring or leveraging the teachings of Scholar Google™ in conjunction with teaching the library's various subscription databases available through the library's web site.Originality/value– This paper fills an identified information need by offering original, practical advice to librarians.
VL  - 33
IS  - 4
SN  - 0090-7324
DO  - 10.1108/00907320510631535
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/00907320510631535
AU  - Kesselman Martin
AU  - Barbara Watstein Sarah
PY  - 2005
Y1  - 2005/01/01
TI  - Google Scholar™ and libraries: point/counterpoint
T2  - Reference Services Review
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 380
EP  - 387
Y2  - 2024/04/25
ER  -