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OSU Library Labs: LibX Browser Toolbar

June 8th, 2009

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 .

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

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