Widgets are Web applications, plugins, or tools that can be added to your Internet browser or embedded in a Web page. They are usually easy to install and use, and can often be customized with your personal preferences. We've gathered together the following list of useful widgets that may be helpful as you conduct your research and access Portland State Library resources. Please note: This is a list of third-party widgets, provided for your convenience only. PSU Library is not able to provide extensive support for these applications, unless otherwise noted.)
Citation Management Tools
CiteMe Facebook Application
Create formatted citations by searching WorldCat within Facebook. Compatible with any browser.
Click here to install the CiteMe Facebook application to your Facebook account.
Zotero
This open source Firefox browser plug-in will help you "collect, manage, and cite your research sources."
Reference Tools
Dictionary Lookup
Highlight words in your browser window and look up the definition with an option in the right-click context menu. Compatible with Firefox browser.
Search Tools
LibX Toolbar
Search the Portland State Library Catalog with this open source Firefox toolbar. Search by many fields or perform a Google Scholar search. Compatible with Firefox.
Summit Search Plug-in
Search the Summit regional catalog for books, audio and video materials, maps, and more.
Click here to download or install the Summit search plug-in.
Vikat Community Toolbar
Search the Portland State Library Catalog and Summit. Find links to PSU pages and external pages. Customize with useful gadgets. Compatible with Internet Explorer and Firefox.
Click here to install Vikat Community Toolbar for Internet Explorer and Firefox.
The Search Tools listed above are supported by the PSU Library Technologies team. Please send us an e-mail at suggestions@lists.pd.edu if you have questions or comments about LibX, the Summit Search Plug-in, or the Vikat Community Toolbar.
Tools for Organizing Information
Delicious
A social bookmarking tool for storing, sharing, and organizing Web bookmarks. Compatible with Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, Opera.
Click here to install Delicious for Internet Explorer.
Click here to install Delicious for Firefox.
Click here to install Delicious for all other Internet browsers.
Flickr Uploadr
Upload, organize, and manage your photos with this tool for your Flickr account. Compatible with Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS 10.4, 10.5.
Clipmarks
Clip specific pieces of Web pages to share with friends, blog, post on social networking sites. Compatible with Internet Explorer, Firefox.