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Update on OpenSearch Plugins for Licenced LIbrary Resources

Image by testdriverone via Flickr Of course I know browser plugins are not big news. They have been around for a while now. It just did not pass my path before as a need-to-do priority in the work load I already have. But suddenly you get the chance to make a great overview because somebody already did a load of work for library licenced databases & plugins. ( Aaron Tay , a Librarian with NUS Libraries) Then I attacked the subject as I normally do: jump in, head first, see what I understand. And figure out what I do not understand, by trial and error. For now this results in a short list of available library plugins . I was surprised by the nice collection of the MyCroft Project, but just discovered yesterday they also offer a nice Plugin Create/Submit "wizard" This takes away having to understand all details and makes you a plugin that is hosted at their website. That wizard also offers you to see what other plugins are made off by filling in the plugin number. F...