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Online Tools and Resources

A variety of online tools and resources. Most include instructions for use in LibGuides, a content management system used by librarians.

Need to Access the Article You Found? Try the Proxy Bookmarklet!

What is a Proxy Bookmarklet?

This tool helps you convert a licensed resource URL into a SJSU Library-proxied URL. It will let you open subscription-content off-campus without starting at the SJSU Library website first. The bookmarklet can be useful for bookmarking URL's on a device you use off-campus as well as on-campus, or if you want to share an article with a colleague or student.

How does it work?

Most online journal articles require subscriptions to get access. If SJSU Library subscribes to the journal in question, this tool will help you access the article off-site without first looking it up on the library website.

Simply drag the “Reload via SJSU Library Proxy Bookmarklet” button to your bookmarks toolbar in your browser (or right-click to save it to your favorites toolbar).

Now, when you're on a website that you'd like to redirect through the Library's proxy server, clicking this button will automatically reload the page.

For SJSU Librarians: How Do I Add It to My LibGuide?

Add Media/Widget > "Reuse Existing Widget" tab > type "bookmarklet" in the search box > select "Proxy Bookmarklet" by Lyna Nguyen

 

Screenshot of adding proxy bookmarklet widget