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Last Updated: May 22, 2026     Views: 796

You can link the MSU Library to Google Scholar by changing the Library Links setting in Google Scholar. This allows you to access the MSU Library's subscriptions when searching Google Scholar.

  1. Sign in to your Google account.
  2. Click the "hamburger" menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner.
  3. Select "Settings", then "Library Links" from the submenu. 
  4. Search for "Montana State University Library" in the library search bar.
  5. Check the box next to "Montana State University Library – Check MSU Availability" and save your new settings.

When MSU Library subscribes to a resource, a link to "Check MSU Availability" will appear to the right of search results. Clicking the link will typically prompt you to sign in with your institutional credentials to bypass paywalls.