Tools and Widgets
Tools and widgets enrich and facilitate the easy use of library resources. Have a tool or widget you'd like to see? Let us know!
- Library Toolbar Browser Plugin
- RefWorks
- Libraries Facebook Application
- Research Jumpstart Page
- Widget Scripts in Angel
Library Toolbar Browser Plugin
The Library Toolbar is a customizable browser plugin for Firefox that provides direct access to Penn State's library resources.
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RefWorks
Penn State has purchased RefWorks, a citation software and bibliographic management tool with some features similar to EndNote or Zotero. It is web-based and can be used from any location.
Libraries Facebook Application
Use the Libraries Facebook Application to search the CAT and ProQuest and Ask! a Librarian without leaving Facebook.
Research Jumpstart Page
Jump start your research! Use this page to start your search in the CAT or ProQuest. Find Research Guides and Libraries Quicklinks.
Or...
Get your own widgets for searching the Libraries CAT and ProQuest database, finding research guides and Libraries quicklinks and add them to your web page, iGoogle, blog and more!
Search the CAT | Search ProQuestor Create your own customized ProQuest Search Widget! | Research Guides![]() | Quick Links![]() |
Widget Scripts in Angel
| Give your students access to the library catalog, the ProQuest database or even a librarian within your assignment! No html experience needed, simply cut and paste. | Get the code | ![]() Watch the video tutorial |



