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LibX – a Firefox extension for enhanced library access

Published:2006-04-01 Issue:2 Volume:24 Page:290-304
ISSN:0737-8831
Container-title:Library Hi Tech
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Author:

Bailey Annette,Back Godmar

Abstract

PurposeThis 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/approachWe 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.FindingsLibX demonstrates the power of client‐side technology in providing users with direct access to library resources while doing research on the web.Practical implicationsLibX 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/valueLibX is available for adoption by librarians who wish to provide their user community with enhanced library access.

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

Library and Information Sciences,Information Systems

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