Migrating to Hosted EZproxy: Our Library’s Experience

Heady, Megan

doi:10.1080/00987913.2021.1956861

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“…Browser plugins, particularly those simplifying the process of searching and finding the pdf of a full-text article, have been summarized discretely (Ferguson, 2019; Hoy, 2019; Joseph et al , 2019; Heady, 2021). Focusing on academic search plugins, Hoy (2019) identified two types plugins- active and passive.…”

Section: A Review Of Pluginsmentioning

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Access, organize and communicate: the strategic use of browser plugins in libraries

Sarkar

2022

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Purpose The present study demonstrates how browser plugins have been adopted by libraries in recent times to empower users in participatory academic and research activities. The study aims to present a brief synthesis of the practical use of browser plugins in libraries and their possible future use. Design/methodology/approach Web-based survey method was applied in the study to search and find browser plugins associated with academic library websites and to explore their area of application. Findings With the descriptive account of the implementation of plugins in academic libraries, supported by numerous examples, the study presents the pertinence of various approaches as appeared on library websites. Research limitations/implications The present investigation is limited to the academic libraries only. Originality/value The good practices enumerated in the study will improve the understanding of the young library professionals about the practical usage of plugins and the steps to enhance accessibility to plugins.

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