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Citation Searching with Scopus

Learn how to find library resources in Scopus by performing a citation search.

Citation Searching

Citation Searching with Scopus

Scopus (database link below) can be accessed from the library's database list.  On the left hand side of the library homepage choose Databases. Then select "S" in the A-Z navigation and choose Scopus.
Select the Author tab. Enter the relevant information.

Screen capture of Scopus search page, focusing on Author search function.

Review author results. If multiple names are returned, use the Refine limits to narrow down to an individual. Click on the author’s name to view documents and citations.

Screen shot of Scopus search page, focusing on Author search functions and results.

Author Dashboard describes the number of documents indexed by Scopus, total citations, and author h-index. Use tools on the right of the page to view graphs and a citation overview. 

Screen capture of Scopus Author search page, with focus on Author details.

View the Follow this Author box to track citation history.

Screen capture of Scopus Author search page, focusing on following author and getting citation alerts.