Subscribe to RSS Feed 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 [...]
OSU Library Labs: Off-Campus Sign-In Bookmarklet
What is the Off-Campus Sign-In Bookmarklet? The Off-Campus Sign-In service provides authentication for Ohio State students, faculty and staff and enables access to most library resources from anywhere on most networked devices. This is also call a “proxy” service. The bookmarklet is a browser shortcut which provides easy access to the proxy service. Why use [...]
OSU Library Labs: Pubget
Pubget is a search engine for PDFs in the life sciences, indexing nearly 20 million life science research documents, including those in PubMed. You search it like you would PubMed or Google Scholar. The difference being is that with Pubget the PDF is displayed right away. Why use Pubget? The service solves some of the [...]
OSU Library Labs: Carmen Library Link
Carmen Library Link gives students easy access to high-quality information resources and librarian assistance from within OSU’s Carmen learning management system. Why use the Carmen Library Link?: It allows students and faculty to gain access to subject specialist librarians and library tools, such as journal databases, appropriate for the course’s discipline without having to navigate [...]
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 [...]
OSU Library Labs: Facebook Application
Are you an avid Facebook user? Do you keep your social connections going while working on homework? Why an OSU Libraries Facebook application? It allows you to search the OSU Library catalog right from your Facebook page. How to add: Go to: http://apps.facebook.com/osulibraries/?ref=ts Login to Facebook if prompted Click on the Allow box to add [...]
OSU Library Labs: Mobile Catalog
The Mobile Catalog is a version of the OSU Library Catalog designed for your mobile device. Why use the Mobile Catalog? It will allow you to: Search the collection Request titles Check your account Renew items How to get the Mobile Catalog? Point your mobile device browser to http://library.ohio-state.edu/airpac or http://is.gd/tIJv Please note: Features and [...]
OSU Library Labs: Browser Search Extension
Popular browsers, such as Internet Explorer and Firefox, have built-in search windows which can be populated with various search sites. OSU Libraries has made it simple for library customers to add the OSU Libraries Catalog as a browser preferred search site. Why a Search Extension? Since the search extension is associated with the browser, the library [...]