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LibX – a Firefox extension for enhanced library access

 

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Title:

LibX – a Firefox extension for enhanced library access

Author(s):

Annette Bailey, Godmar Back

Journal:

Library Hi Tech

Year:

2006

Volume:

24

Issue:

2

Page:

290 - 304


ISSN:

0737-8831


DOI:

10.1108/07378830610669646

Publisher:

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

Purpose – This paper presents LibX, a software module that enhances library access for users by integrating access to the online public access catalog (OPAC) and to the OpenURL linking server into the Firefox browser.
Design/methodology/approach – We developed LibX as a Firefox extension. It is implemented using XML user-interface language (XUL) and JavaScript. LibX offers library access through a toolbar user interface, through context menus, and via cues embedded into web pages. LibX can be branded for use in different libraries.
Findings – LibX demonstrates the power of client-side technology in providing users with direct access to library resources while doing research on the web.
Practical implications – LibX makes access to library resources immediate and effortless. Therefore, it has the potential to bring those users back to the library who in recent years have turned to internet search engines instead.
Originality/value – LibX is available for adoption by librarians who wish to provide their user community with enhanced library access.

Keywords:

Libraries, Online catalogues


Article Type:

Technical paper


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/07378830610669646

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