NCSU Libraries catalog Search plugins

• Firefox users
• Internet Explorer v.7 users

Firefox users:

• Install the NCSU Libraries Catalog search plugin.

Clicking above will ask you to confirm installation, which will add an NCSU Libraries Catalog Search to the list of available engines.

What is this used for?

You may already be using this box to search with Google or other engines.

Our plugin allows you to search the Catalog quickly, right from your browser. Quickly find out if the Libraries have something you need.

Once you've installed the plugin, you should see the NCSU Libraries Catalog and icon as a search option. Entering search terms conducts a keyword search, takes you directly to the Catalog, and displays your search results. From here you can refine your search as necessary.

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IE 7 users:

Internet Explorer version 7 allows users to add custom search engines. You can create one to search the Catalog yourself in only a few steps.

1. Near the search box in the upper right corner of the browser, click the down arrow and select 'Find More Providers...' from the list of options.
2. You'll come to a Microsoft site where you can select several other search engines. On the right, there is a form that walks you through the creation process.
   
   
   
3. Paste http://www2.lib.ncsu.edu/catalog/?Nty=1&N=0&Ntt=TEST&Ntk=Keyword into the box in step 3 of that form.
   
   
4. Paste NCSU Libraries Catalog into the box in step 4.
5. Click the Install button.
6. Click the Add Provider button on the pop-up confirmation.

A Catalog search should now be among your options for the search box.

Entering search terms conducts a keyword search, takes you directly to the Catalog, and displays your search results. From here you can refine your search as necessary.

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