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Archive for June, 2009

OSU Library Labs: WorldCat Mobile

Library users can discover Ohio State University Libraries materials on their devices using the WorldCat Mobile service.

Why use the WorldCat Mobile?:  The software makes it easier to locate resources available through OSU Libraries and the world, no matter where you are.

How to get WorldCat Mobile: A WorldCat Mobile application is available for download for the iPhone / iPod Touch from the  iPhone Application Store.

It can also be accessed by all mobile devices by directing a Web browser to http://www.worldcat.org/m/

WorldCat iPhone App


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Add comment June 30th, 2009

OSU Library Labs: LibX Browser Toolbar

LibX is a browser plugin for Firefox and Internet Explorer that provides direct access to OSUL resources.

Enter search words in the box in the LibX toolbar to search OSCAR (the Library Catalog), or switch to search OSU EJournal or Google Scholar. Search by multiple terms in different fields, or additional fields by selecting  on the down arrow down arrow icon.

Why use a LibX Toolbar? LibX, helps increase productivity by embedding library search tools into your browser. Features:

  • Select an article title on a Web page and have have a licensed copy delivered.
  • Look up a complete book title, author, or ISBN by selecting by right-clicking on that information on a Web page.
  • Takes advantage of the off-campus proxy services
  • Uses a block O visual cue to identify licensed resources
  • Autolinks ISBNs, ISSNs, PubMed IDs and DOIs to licensed e-resources.

How to get LibXLibX for Firefox | LibX for Internet Explorer  (requires that .Net 2.0 or later is installed. Check your Windows Update.)

LibX


Let us know what you think :  enter your comment below, or click here to fill out a one-minute short survey.

Add comment June 8th, 2009


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