LibX Catalog Search Plugin: Bates College Edition
What is it?
A Firefox browser add-on that makes it easier to find books, articles, and other library resources.
Why do I want it?
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Search multiple library sites from any page in your browser.
[Video demonstration of the toolbar (best viewed with audio)]
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Find out if the library has a book that you've found in Amazon or Google Books.
[Video demonstration of links to the catalog (best viewed with audio)]
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Highlight text or a citation and submit it directly to Google Scholar or another search engine.
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Get additional search links in web pages, such as Wikipedia citation lists.
How do I get it?
From your personal computer, download the Firefox plugin and approve the installation.
Note: the plugin is not currently available on public/lab computers at Bates.