Northwestern Libraries Search Assistant

Search Northwestern's collections, Google Scholar, or other libraries using WorldCat, without leaving your current page.

Northwestern Libraries Search Assistant

Northwestern Libraries Search Assistant is a Chrome extension that allows users to search Northwestern's library catalog, Google Scholar, or other libraries' collections in WorldCat without leaving their current page. Users can also highlight text and access the search assistant from the right-click menu. The extension is available to Northwestern faculty, students, and staff, who can also check whether the library provides access to subscription-only content.
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Extension stats

Users: 475
-65
Rating: 5.00
(1)
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2022-09-05)
Creation date: 2022-01-14
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
Size: 963.58K

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Extension summary

Install the Northwestern University Library Search Assistant for easy access to find books, articles, and other resources!

Search Northwestern’s library catalog, Google Scholar, or other libraries’ collections in WorldCat from the browser extensions bar.

You can also highlight text in the browser and access the search assistant from the right-click menu.

Northwestern faculty, students, and staff can check whether the library provides access to subscription-only content.

Extension safety

Risk impact

Northwestern Libraries Search Assistant requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Northwestern Libraries Search Assistant has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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