More cool stuff from the UMN Libraries, including a Firefox toolbar, and an Amazon lookup tool.
I love the tool bar. It's another neat way to embed the library into the user's environment seamlessly. It's also very easy to install.
It has some cool features:
--a News and Events RSS feed
--Many search options connected to the primary search box, including a dictionary, an encyclopedia, stocks and weather (great way to increase the likelihood that the user will integrate the toolbar into their everyday web use!)
--A built in e-mail notifier!
Like I said, I like the way they thought 'outside the library box' in building this. Their toolbar features a unique set of web tools that would appeal to a wide cross-section of UMN users.
Great inspiration to work from as we begin to design our own toolbar!
Comments (2)
http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesTitle/productCd-0470080302.html
I think some people underestimate their users.
Posted by John Meier | July 3, 2007 9:57 AM
Posted on July 3, 2007 09:57
You mean, some people (like librarians)?
Posted by Ellysa Cahoy | July 3, 2007 11:23 AM
Posted on July 3, 2007 11:23