Library Cataloging
Jenny, the Shifted Librarian, points to a IE Explorer add-on that allows searching library catalogs. The Searchy tool
- Viewzi
Viewzi is a new search tool, a search mash-up (smash?). They have made it possible to create different views and parameters for a search. On search brings up screens for photos, videos, 4 search engines combined, etc. Interesting approach, they will have...
- Aim Search Of Opac
Another tool/toy that is just too slick, is the Library Search AIM Bot. Use your AOL Instant Messenger to search a library catalog. It is coded for results returned in XML. The IPAC does this, any other systems? How difficult would it be to have it scrape...
- 'blogs
The program It's Not Just Google Anymore: Blogs and the Latest in Search Engines sponsored by NEASIST is summarized by Elizabeth Riba on her 'blog, Riba Rambles. Speakers included Jenny Levine of The Shifted Librarian, Steven Cohen of Library...
- Librarylookup
LibraryLookUp gets noticed in the latest Library Journal. This is a much more useful tool than the OPAC that can search Amazon, that was making news a while ago. Abebooks will search OCLC if the book you want to purchase is not available. I think our...
- Librarylookup
Jon Udell has added other library systems to the LibraryLookup bookmarklet. Now users of the epixtech IPAC and Endeavor systems can offer this to their patrons. If your library uses one of these systems make this available on your Web page for your patrons...
Library Cataloging
OPAC Access
Jenny, the Shifted Librarian, points to a IE Explorer add-on that allows searching library catalogs. The Searchy tool
"with this Search Addon you can upgrade your Internet Explorer to search quickly and directly over the address bar of your Browser in:However, it is not limited to a particular group of databases, it has a tool to add custom databases. Jenny created one for her local library catalog. You can create one for the users of your institution and make it available for download.I've not compared this to LibraryLookup. Searchy is not limited to ISBN's it will search any keywords. Exciting news. Thanks for the pointer Jenny.different Search-Enginesvarious Online Shopsand Encyclopedias etc.
- Viewzi
Viewzi is a new search tool, a search mash-up (smash?). They have made it possible to create different views and parameters for a search. On search brings up screens for photos, videos, 4 search engines combined, etc. Interesting approach, they will have...
- Aim Search Of Opac
Another tool/toy that is just too slick, is the Library Search AIM Bot. Use your AOL Instant Messenger to search a library catalog. It is coded for results returned in XML. The IPAC does this, any other systems? How difficult would it be to have it scrape...
- 'blogs
The program It's Not Just Google Anymore: Blogs and the Latest in Search Engines sponsored by NEASIST is summarized by Elizabeth Riba on her 'blog, Riba Rambles. Speakers included Jenny Levine of The Shifted Librarian, Steven Cohen of Library...
- Librarylookup
LibraryLookUp gets noticed in the latest Library Journal. This is a much more useful tool than the OPAC that can search Amazon, that was making news a while ago. Abebooks will search OCLC if the book you want to purchase is not available. I think our...
- Librarylookup
Jon Udell has added other library systems to the LibraryLookup bookmarklet. Now users of the epixtech IPAC and Endeavor systems can offer this to their patrons. If your library uses one of these systems make this available on your Web page for your patrons...