Users who do not have a UCSBnet ID and password can search Google Scholar without authentication. However, you will not be able to access full text from sites that require a subscription.
The Google Scholar link in the database list is proxied to allow UCSB users to easily access subscription resources after discovery in Google Scholar.
The UC has partnered with Google Scholar to allow our users to click on the familiar "Get it at UC" button to reach full text of materials that are available through the UCSB Library.
In Google Scholar, expand the menu and select “Settings”
Choose “Library links”
Search on “university of california, santa barbara”
Check the box for "University of California, Santa Barbara - Get it at UC" and save your preferences
