Google Scholar is certainly creating a stir! Some interesting commentary can be found at the following URLs:
http://www.traffick.com/2004/11/google-scholar-vs-real-scholarship.asp#comments [Google Scholar vs. Real Scholarship ]
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2004/11/wow-its-google-scholar.html
[Big News: "Google Scholar" is Born]
They also give some background and search pros & cons -- there will probably be more as the news spreads. Katherine