Google scholar: A study as an academic librarian

A Teacher, professor, librarian, student or any professional as a researcher, to identify and then analyse the problem, is the first step to carry out any research. The next step is to collect the data or/and information for a particular research before starting an actual research. For writing a research article, thesis or even writing a book, one has to acquire deep knowledge about the subject. Information regarding the research topic is collected through traditional ways by issuing books, theses etc. from the physically located library or by using online platform. Internet is amongst the most powerful technological weapon available for searching information any time anywhere. Google search is the main source to search articles, journals and theses, etc. related to the research subject. Google scholar is a familiar search engine to search the information. The paper discusses about the google scholar engine.