The library toolbar (also known as LibX) integrates access to our own Libraries electronic resources into the Firefox browser. Users no longer need to open another browser, or find their way to these resources. They are visible and available for use anytime, anywhere. From the Toolbar, users can step out to The CAT, WorldCat, or Google Scholar. Just type your search terms in the Toolbar’s search box, and away you go to the resource of your choice. The toolbar also:
Facilitates full text access to PSU’s online journals.
Places "Get it @ Penn State" buttons on websites like Google Scholar and Wikipedia to guide you to the complete article.
Adds the PSU logo on web pages like amazon.com to help you check the libraries’ holdings.
Provides support for off-campus access.
Where is the plugin? Look on the right side of the Libraries home page, in the Get Help column. Click on this menu choice: Tools and Widgets. There, you’ll find the installation link and directions.
The best way to get to know the Library Toolbar is to play with it. You’ll see that it is very robust. For instance, you can search The CAT using Keyword, title, author, subject, journal title and ISBN/ISSN, or a combination. For all details, be sure to read the Features text on the installation page.
When will the plugin be included on the Libraries’ image? Libx PSUL will be added to the staff image this year. Following review by Libraries personnel, the next step is to discuss its addition to the public image. It is already available on the Tools and Widgets menu for staff and public users to individually install.
LibX was developed at Virginia Tech. Our local Penn State Libraries version was adapted by our Web Tools & Discoverability Team: Emily Rimland, Janis Mathewson, Binky Lush, Cheryl McCallips, Al Williams and Dan Hickey.
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