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The fastest way to find good-quality, free resources is to use the library databases and the library catalog. Use Google Scholar as a backup, only if you are unable to find enough information in the library. Google Scholar adds additional steps to your online search: you must not only filter through many results to find an article you want, but you then must check to see if the Moorpark College library databases index the article. Then you have to check to see if the indexing includes a full-text option.
How to use Google Scholar
Set up a Google Scholar account so that a "Get it at MC Library" link appears on the right-hand column of the results page if our databases index the article.
Keep in mind that not all results will actually be full-text; some may be citations or abstracts.
Activate Google Scholar
Go to Google Scholar.
Click on "Settings" at the top of the page.
Click the "Library Links" link on the left side of the page and type "Moorpark College" in the "Show library access links for" box.
Click "Save."
Start searching in Google Scholar. Google Scholar will provide you with a link to your Moorpark College Library database articles through the following link:
Click the "Get it at MC Library" link. From off campus, you will be prompted to login to MyVCCCD username and password.
If you need assistance, call the Reference Desk at 805-378-1472 or email us at mcreference@vcccd.edu.