help people around the world find works of their interest in local libraries.”
What’s lurking behind? Google describes its support for libraries here. There are two components:
- Library links: “On-campus users at participating schools will see additional links in Google Scholar search results which facilitate access to their library’s resources.”
- Library search: “All users of Google Scholar will see a ‘Library Search’ link for book results. Clicking on this link will direct them to the WorldCat system which will allow them to find a list of nearby libraries that have the desired book.”