The New DiscoverySearch beta
Initial post: 10.29.2009
Last updated: 10.29.2009
The University Libraries have launched a new tool to help users find resources only previously available in the Libraries' Catalog. Stay tuned for details on the upcoming contest to give DiscoverySearch a permanent name.
Library Search Page
Released for testing: 08.04.2008
Last updated: 05.11.2009
A new mobile friendly page for searching library resources is now available. The Library Search site is designed as a compliment to our web site by providing users with a streamlined interface for easy access to our resources. We have also added convenient links to BamaMail, eLearning, MyBama, and all of the University Libraries' web sites.
University Libraries' Web Site - New Features
Initial post: 05.15.2008
Last updated: 4.30.2009
We have added some new features to the University Libraries' web site. Bread crumb navigation now appears at the top left of each page. This provides an additional option for traversing our site. In the bottom right of most pages, we've added a widget so users can easily bookmark pages in Delicious, send it to Facebook, or a use a host of other options. Other improvements are planned, so be sure to check with us here. If there is any feature that you would like to see or if you have any comments or other suggestions, please use the "add comment" link below or the "Feedback" link in the footer of the libraries' web site.
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.