Search Alerts: Getting Started

Search Alerts can be real time savers! 

Have you ever searched for something on the Internet or in a database and wished that you could automatically run that search over and over without having to build it again?  If so, then Search Alertsare for you!

This guide provides instructions for creating and managing search alerts in library databases and other search engines.

Before you start:

• Most search engines and databases require a personal user account in order to use Search Alerts. When this is required, instructions to create that account will be included.
• When creating a personal account for a Library database, you do not need to use your GCU login credentials or GCU email. 
• Most alerts use email to notify you when new results are available. Some will use RSS feeds. 

As always, please feel free to contact us if you need any help setting up or modifying your alerts.  Remember, we are here to help!