Libraries
Research Tools & Widgets
Research Toolbar
WIU Libraries has created the Research Toolbar to give you quick access to library resources and services wherever you are on the web. The toolbar is a new extension to the Firefox browser (compatible with Firefox 2.0+ on both Windows and Macs). Download
Persistent Link Converter
The Link Converter easily transforms Persistent Article Links (URLs) you may obtain from a library subscription database. Converting a Persistent Article Link makes the article available to authenticated WIU users at off-campus locations (in addition to on-campus access). It is not necessary to convert "library direct" database URLS (e.g., WorldCat: http://www.wiu.edu/library/direct/?WorldCat), since they are always "off-campus-ready".
Library Search Engines For Your Browser
Want to search WIU library resources directly from your browser's search box? Just click the links below to add WIU Search Engine Plug-Ins directly into your browser! (for IE 7.0+ and Firefox 2.0+)
- WestCat Catalog (search by keyword for books, e-books, DVDs and other materials at WIU Libraries)
- PHL: Periodicals Holdings List (search by title for over 50,000 full-text e-journals, e-newspapers, and print/microforms shelved in the Libraries)
RSS Library News Service
Since August 2004, WIU Libraries has led the way in offering RSS (Really Simple Syndication) news feeds to help users stay current with important library news and information. Grab your WIU Libraries feed today!
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