Google vs Library: Articles

What is your preferred search for academic journal articles for a class?

Your best choice for full-text scholarly articles -- the kind you are usually expected to use for college work -- is the HCC Libraries' collection of over 150 subscription databases.

Google's best alternative is Google Scholar, a special search they provide. The main weaknesses of Google Scholar, from a student's perspective are:

• Many articles in Google Scholar don't include access to the full text of the article.
• Many of the articles in Google Scholar are available only for a charge -- usually $25 and up per article.
• Even if the article is one for which the Libraries provide the full text, Google Scholar doesn't let you know.