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How do I set up auto alerts from ScienceDirect?

  • Create an account with ScienceDirect
  • Click on the Search tab to conduct a search on ScienceDirect with your topic (don’t use quick search)
  • Click on Save as Search Alert above the search results
  • Log onto your ScienceDirect account
  • Create the Alert name
  • Choose frequency (daily, weekly, monthly, or inactive) from the pull down menu
  • Click on Save Alert to complete the setup