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Search Alerts

How to set up a database search and have the results emailed to you at regular intervals.

Setting up ProQuest Search Alerts

ProQuest databases does not require you to set up an account in order to start receiving search alerts. However, in order to view, edit, and delete search alerts more easily, it's recommended that you create a ProQuest My Research account profile. Account creation and search alert notifications are available from ProQuest for free.

To create a My Research account with ProQuest, go to your preferred ProQuest database (Complete, GenderWatch, etc.) and click on the person-shaped icon in the top right-hand corner of the page. Click on "Create My Research Account."

After you enter your information and create a My Research account, you can begin conducting searches and setting up alerts for your favorite queries.

To create an alert schedule for a search query, first you must execute your search and load the results. Then, select the "Save search/alert" in the top right-hand corner of your screen. Choose "Create alert." 

A pop-up box will appear asking for additional information about the alerts you'd like to receive, including search query details, content, notification schedule (daily, weekly, montly, or quarterly), and the email you'd like your alerts to be sent to. If you are operating in your My Research account already, that email address will be the default. Fill out each field with your preferences and hit "Create alert."

If you've made a My Research account, your search alerts will be saved under "Alerts" in your profile. There you can view, edit, and delete saved alerts. You can also view saved searches, documents, and set up an RSS feed (see the RSS Feeds tab of this LibGuide for more information).

ProQuest Databases that Allow Search Alerts

Below is a list of ProQuest databases that offer search alert services.