University Libraries Web Site Redesign
Initial post: 05.15.2008
Last updated: 05.15.2008
We are pleased to present the first prototypes for the new University Libraries main page. The release of these prototypes marks the beginning of the redesign process. Each provides a new look and improved navigation. We hope that you will take time to view each of the three prototypes and give us your feedback on the positive and negative aspects of each. Check back often to see the latest development progress.
New Search and Discovery Interfaces
Initial post: 02.27.2008
Last updated: 02.27.2008
The University Libraries are looking at several search and discovery applications to improve the usability of the Libraries' Catalog and other library resources. We invite our users to take a look at some of the new interface possiblities. Try out the University of Washington's WorldCat Local, Vanderbilt University's DiscoverLibrary, and the open source vufind. We are also looking at Innovative Interfaces's Encore. Let us know what you think!
RefWorks On Campus Only
Initial post: 02.08.2008
Last updated: 02.08.2008
The University of Alabama recently licensed RefWorks for campus usage. RefWorks is a tool designed to help researchers manage and share information, and generate citations and bibliographies. To try it out, go to the RefWorks site and click on the "Login" tab, then "Sign up for an Individual Account". You must be on campus to do this at this time.
LibX Toolbar for Firefox or Internet Explorer
Released for testing: 11.01.2007
Last updated: 01.04.2008
The LibX toolbar gives you direct access to searching the Libraries' Catalog from Firefox or Internet Explorer. Also, you'll have the option to connect directly to Google Scholar. Simply type in the information you're looking for in the text box, and results will display in your selected window or tab. You can highlight text on any website, right-click and search your selected text in the Libraries' Catalog.
Firefox Search Plugin 
Released for testing: 11.01.2007
Last updated: 11.01.2007
This tool enables you to conduct a keyword search of The University of Alabama Libraries' Catalog from anywhere on the web. To add the plugin to your Firefox web browser, click the "Install Now" button. Once installed, select "UA Libraries' Catalog" from the listed search engines in the top right of your Firefox browser.
Zotero and EndNote Web
web research and citation tools
Last updated: 11.01.2007
Let Zotero help you with your research! Zotero is a free research tool for Firefox that helps you collect and organize web-based resources (full-text articles and bibliographic information), and then share your results.
If you are an Internet Explorer user, try EndNote Web for managing citations. This new online tool provides storage for references and the ability to easily format bibliographies in any of a wide range of styles. The 'Cite While You Write' plug-in lets you instantly format citations in Microsoft Word. Users of the stand-alone Endnote software will want to access through the Web of Knowledge. Personal registration is required.