Installation

To install the Harvard University Library LibX Toolbar ("LibX HUL"):

• For Firefox 2.0 or higher - Click here, for Firefox 1.5 - Click here, then restart Firefox.
• For Internet Explorer - Click here, then restart Internet Explorer. Installation help
  LibX.org has currently disabled Libx for IE7. Please use an earlier version of IE or use LibX with Firefox.

Browser Requirement

• Firefox 1.5 or higher
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher. Works best with Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher. Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 or higher is required for the LibX IE installation process. (Download .Net)

What is LibX?

• Toolbar: LibX is a browser toolbar add-on that allows you to quickly search the HOLLIS Catalog, E-Journal List, E- Resource List, Citation Linker, and Google Scholar, and links to other search tools and library resources.
• Right-click menu: LibX allows you to select text on a web page and right-click for a menu of search options.
• Embedded cues: LibX embeds a Harvard shield "cue" on search results in Amazon, New York Times Book Reviews, Yahoo! and more that leads you to Harvard's print and licensed e-resources.
• AutoLinks: LibX automatically links ISBNs, ISSNs, PubMed IDs and DOIs to Harvard's print and licensed e-resources.

Toolbar:

Enter search words in the box in the LibX toolbar to search the HOLLIS Catalog, or switch to search Harvard's E-Journal List, E-Resources List, or Citation Linker. You can search by multiple terms in different fields (author, title, ISBN/ISSN, etc), and by clicking on the down arrow you can add additional search boxes.

The search tool you choose determines your search options. More search tips.

To turn off the Toolbar:

In both the Firefox and Internet Explorer menus, go to "View" then "Toolbars" and select LibX so it is unchecked.

Right-click menu:

Highlight text on a web page and right-click to get the following menu:

From this menu you can:

• Search selected text in the HOLLIS Catalog, Google, or Google Scholar.
• "Reload [this page] via Harvard Access" for access to Harvard's licensed e-resources when you find a restricted article on the Web.

The right-click menu changes depending on what text is highlighted. For instance, if an ISBN is selected, you will be offered appropriate ISBN searches. LibX searches ISBNs, ISSNs, PubMed IDs, and DOIs.

Alternatively, instead of right-clicking, you can drag and drop the selected text into the search box on the LibX toolbar, or directly onto the Google Scholar button.

Google Scholar Tip: Be sure to set "Harvard University (Find It @ Harvard)" as your Library Link in Google Scholar Preferences. When you right click to search highlighted text via Google Scholar, or drag and drop text onto the Google Scholar button, Harvard's Find It link will appear in the results.

LibX places a cue within:

Click on the cue to get online access to the article or to see if Harvard owns the book.

Autolinks:

LibX recognizes ISSNs, ISBNs, PubMed IDs and DOIs and turns them into autolinks that you may use to search for specific books and journals. Linked ISSNs are especially helpful for tracing journal title changes in the HOLLIS Catalog and in other catalogs.

To disable the autolink feature, uncheck "Autolink pages" in the LibX HUL menu.

For more information about...

• Printable Version
• Installation help and search tips
• Harvard LibX: send questions and comments to http://lib.harvard.edu/comments/comm_problem.html
• LibX: visit the LibX Homepage and see their FAQ and Known Issues.
• Firefox extensions: see Firefox Add-ons: Extensions

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Last modified 22 February 2007