AU Library Search + Chrome Add-on: Contextual Search for Academic Resources
AU Library Search + is a free Chrome add-on developed by MonoraCreek. It is designed to enhance your academic research experience by providing quick and easy access to the Athabasca University Library catalog, Google Scholar, and other academic search engines. With this add-on, you can perform context searches by right-clicking on any highlighted text in your browser.
The main feature of AU Library Search + is its ability to search for the highlighted term directly in the Athabasca University Library database, Google Scholar, and other academic search engines. This saves you time and effort by eliminating the need to manually copy and paste the text into different search engines. Additionally, you can click on the extension icon in the toolbar to search multiple scholarly search engines simultaneously.
It is important to note that AU Library Search + requires a valid login for the AU Library. However, please be aware that this extension is not officially supported or endorsed by Athabasca University.
Overall, AU Library Search + is a useful tool for students and researchers who frequently access academic resources. Its seamless integration with the Chrome browser and convenient context search feature make it a valuable addition to any academic workflow.
