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Try It! Trials, Betas, and Tools

image of beakerThe Library is looking for feedback on new products and tools. The Database Trials section lists the ever changing set of databases we are considering for purchase. The Betas section provides a preview of tools and interfaces which are in development (and may be a little rough around the edges).  The Tools & Widgets section includes useful plugins and widgets to make your browser a more powerful research tool.

Database Trials

The Library is considering purchasing the
following databases.  Tell us what you think.

PRODUCT TRIAL PERIOD
Drama Online Until 06/05/2013
LexisNexis China Until 05/31/2013
LGBT Thought and Culture Until 07/17/2013
PLI Discover Plus Until 01/31/2014

Do you know a resource you would like the Library to subscribe to?
Send us your suggestions.
 

 

 

Beta Tests

Library Computer Availability

Try our display of computer availability by floor in all campus libraries.
Actual status may be delayed by up to 15 minutes. Let us know what you think

Test Collection Search

The Library maintains a collection of standardized printed test instruments utilized in the fields of education and psychology. Try our new Test Collection Search to find out what is in the collection.

Tools & Widgets

Set Your Google Scholar To Use Findit! Find It! button

If you use Google Scholar when working off campus, you can now set your preferences to use the Library's Find It! service to help you access the full text of articles available through Library subscriptions.

Lens search plugins 

Add Lens searches to your browser.  Choose the right plugin for your browser:

LIbX  UChicago icon

LibX is a Firefox plugin that gives you quick and easy access to Library resouces (catalog, electronic journals, and the like):

http://libx.org/editions/download.php?edition=uchicago

The LibX plugin provides a toolbar to search library materials, a context menu, and adds conveniece links to pages. LibX is developed at Virginia Tech. To learn more about the LibX project, go to http://libx.org/.

 

Proxy It!

Having trouble getting to Library databases and electronic journals from off campus? Use the ProxyIt! bookmarklet to easily send the link through the proxy server to get campus-like access.

* In Firefox or Safari, drag this ⇒ ProxyIt! ⇐ link to your bookmarks toolbar.
* In Internet Explorer, right-click on this ⇒ ProxyIt! ⇐ link and select "Add to Favorites..." (you may receive a Security Alert warning that the favorite may not be safe, click on "Yes" to continue) choose where in your Favorites you wish to save the bookmarklet and then click on "OK".

For more information, see the Proxy page.

 


Do you know a tool or widget that would be of use to others?
Tell us about it.