LibGuides: Alternatives to Google Scholar and Web of Science (or Scopus): Home

New Alternatives -- for comprehensive searches and as citation index

The Lens
The Lens is built, in part, on the remains of Microsoft Academic Research, which Microsoft has discontinued.
Dimensions
1findr
Elsevier bought this. And then killed it.

Also, consider using as citation index, as alternative to Web Of Science (or Scopus, which we do not subscribe to).

One drawback -- We do not have these set up for (Find@ASU) linking to full text. You have to find full text on your own.

Video -- quick look at Dimensions
Article -- "6 Reasons why you should try Lens.org"
Article -- "Electronic resource review -- Dimensions"
Unpaywall
I've been happy with this, a button that turns green when it detects free access.. Add it to your browser: Chrome, Firefox, and probably Safari.

Usability, presentation

Cost

Coverage

Title/Abstract/Keywords or full text

Ranking results

Screening less reputable journals

Citation analysis

Alternative impact metrics

Linking to open access versions

Current Library status

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