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Library Toolbar

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With the Randall Library toolbar you can have quick access to library resources and useful web pages, wherever you are on the web. Get one-click access to:

  • Search Options: Library catalog, Articles via EbscoHost, Worldcat, Google Scholar, Library Website, UNCW Website.
  • Links to frequently used Randall Library and UNCW resources

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Google Toolbar

Use your Google Toolbar to get quick access to library resources.

1) Get the Google Toolbar: Internet Explorer | Firefox.
2) Add-on one or more of these Randall Library Catalog Search buttons:

seahawk graphicKeyword Search
j graphicJournal Title
t graphicTitle
a graphicAuthor
s graphicSubject
call number graphicCall Number
worldcat logoWorldcat.org
ilumina logoiLumina

Embedded Library Catalog Search Box

You can embed this library catalog search box on your blog or course website.

Click here to get the html code.

Amazon to Randall Library

amazon dot com logo Want to see if the library has a book you've found on Amazon.com? Drag drag this link: Amazon to Randall Library to your browser's bookmarks toolbar, or right-click and "add to favorites." Then next time you find a book on Amazon.com click on your bookmark to see if we have it!

Mobile Tools

EBSCOhost iPhone App allows iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users to search premium EBSCOhost database content

ScienceDirect iPhone App First register on-campus, then download the app to access ScienceDirect from anywhere. Learn more...

WorldCat Mobile Books and other materials in libraries worldwide.

PubMed for Handhelds

Mobile MedlinePlus Authoritative medical information for professionals and consumers.

AccessMyLibrary College Edition Contains encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.

Music Online: Classical Music Library Database of Classical music recordings for listening and learning in libraries. Learn about using your mobile device with this resource.

JSTOR Mobile

EBSCOhost Mobile

Assignment Calculator

ClockTower Plan your writing assignment & sign-up for email reminders!

Date you will begin the assignment: / /

Date the assignment is due: / /

 

Browser Search

google toolbar screenshotAdd the Library Catalog keyword search to your Firefox or Internet Explorer search box!

Click here to install full catalog keyword search or video keyword search.

Endnote Web

EndNote Web is a online tool that helps you:

  • Collect references from electronic and traditional sources
  • Organize your references for your research topics and papers
  • Create a formatted bibliography for your paper or cite references while you write.

 


This is a subscription tool available to UNCW students, faculty and staff only.
Learn more creating your account and using EndNote Web (pdf).

Zotero

"Zotero is a free, easy-to-use Firefox extension to help you collect, manage, and cite your research sources. It lives right where you do your work - in the web browser itself."
Download Zotero.

KnightCite

KnightCite is a online citation generator. Choose your citation style (MLA, APA or Chicago) and type of resource (book, article, chapter etc), enter in the item details and click submit. You'll get a formatted citation!
Note: Consult the appropriate style manual to verify the output of your citations.

Citation Builder (NCSU)

Citation Builder creates citations for you in APA, MLA, and Chicago CBE/CSE formats. Try it out!
Note: Consult the appropriate style manual to verify the output of your citations.