Northwestern Libraries Search Assistant

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

What is Northwestern Libraries Search Assistant?

Northwestern Libraries Search Assistant is a Chrome extension developed by Northwestern Libraries, and its main feature is "Search Northwestern's collections, Google Scholar, or other libraries using WorldCat, without leaving your current page.".

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Download Northwestern Libraries Search Assistant Extension CRX File

Download Northwestern Libraries Search Assistant extension files in crx format, manually install Chrome extensions in the browser, or share the crx files with friends to easily install Chrome extensions.

Extension Usage Instructions

                        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 Basic Information

Name Northwestern Libraries Search Assistant Northwestern Libraries Search Assistant
ID mkklefofohggdplgabngflijempnanoe
Official URL https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/northwestern-libraries-se/mkklefofohggdplgabngflijempnanoe
Description Search Northwestern's collections, Google Scholar, or other libraries using WorldCat, without leaving your current page.
File Size 941 KB
Installation Count 525
Current Version 1.3
Last Updated 2022-09-05
Publish Date 2022-01-14
Rating 5.00/5 Total 1 Ratings
Developer Northwestern Libraries
Email [email protected]
Payment Type free
Extension Website https://www.library.northwestern.edu/
Help Page URL https://www.library.northwestern.edu/about/contact/index.html
Privacy Policy Page URL https://www.library.northwestern.edu/about/administration/policies/index.html
Supported Languages en-US
manifest.json
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    "name": "Northwestern Libraries Search Assistant",
    "description": "Search Northwestern's collections, Google Scholar, or other libraries using WorldCat, without leaving your current page.",
    "version": "1.3",
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    "author": "Giulio Menna, Leiden University Libraries",
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