Library Experimental Options
Deakin University
Experimental Options is where Deakin University Library demonstrates tools that are not quite ready for the red carpet premiere but may be useful ways to access the library! All these tools are experimental so they may behave unexpectedly. Please give them a try and most importantly let us know what you think by sending an email to libinfo@deakin.edu.au.
Want to stay current on what's going on in the Library? A Deakin University Library News RSS Feed is now available. There are various ways to access RSS feeds. For more information on RSS feeds, check out the wikipedia entry. If you use Firefox, check out the youtube video on how to add RSS feeds to the live bookmarks toolbar.
Search Deakin University Library resources through facebook. Add the application to your profile, type in the information you are after and search results will open in a new window. This ensures your facebook profile page is always open. To install this application on your profile go to the Deakin University Library Search Application about page.
Search Deakin University Library resources, check out Alfred Deakin's book collection, chat to a librarian online via the meebo widget, leave us a message on the wall or start a topic through the discussion board. You can do all of this by becoming a fan of Deakin University Library on facebook.
Add the Deakin University Library iGoogle gadget to your iGoogle homepage. Similar to the facebook application, you will be able to search Deakin University Library resources from your iGoogle homepage. To add this gadget to your homepage, click on the button below.
Search the JSTOR collection of online electronic archive of major journal titles through facebook. To install this application on your profile go to the JSTOR Facebook about page. To use off-campus, type the following proxy address during installation: http://ezproxy.deakin.edu.au/login?url=
Search the PubMed resources of over 15 million citations for biomedical articles through facebook. To install this application on your profile go to the PubMed Search Facebook about page.
Search the Worldcat collections and services of more than 10,000 libraries worldwide through facebook. To install this application on your profile go to the WorldCat Facebook about page.
