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GT Web Localizer

What is GT Web Localizer?
GT Web Localizer was developed to help you access library resources from external websites, such as Google Scholar. The localizer will rewrite appropriate hyperlinks to route through the library proxy server, find books in the GT Catalog (GIL), and look up journals, articles and DOIs in SFX to see if fulltext is available. This is still an experimental service, so expect much more functionality in the near future.
Why do I need a web localizer?
We realize that accessing library resources (such as the catalog and databases) is complicated and unintuitive. In the past, it was required that you go to the library's website in order to access our services or collections (such as e-journals and databases), but this isn't necessarily reflective of the way information is discovered on the web. GT Web Localizer attempts to address this by finding relevant library resources and sending them to you where you already are.
What do I need to use GT Web Localizer?
GT Web Localizer's bookmarklet currently works in Firefox, Mozilla, and Netscape 6 and greater for all operating systems and Internet Explorer 5 and greater for Windows only. We are actively trying to add support for Safari, as well.
How do I install GT Web Localizer?
Follow the instruction on this page to install the localizer bookmarklet.

How do I use GT Web Localizer?
Use your browser as normal. When you get to a page that you want localized, click on your GT Web Localizer bookmarklet.
When should I use GT Web Localizer?
Google Scholar is just one of several websites that works with GT Web Localizer, Scirus and PubMed also work, and more are on the way. You can also localize any page that has links to a journal or database, contains an ISBN (Amazon.com), ISSN (WorldCat) or a DOI. Other possible uses would be:
- Wikipedia
- Other libraries' catalogs
- RSS feeds in aggregators, such as Bloglines
- Web citation managers (such as CiteULike or Connotea)
- At a database abstract that you are unable to get fulltext
When shouldn't I use GT Web Localizer?
It is not recommended to use the localizer on web pages that contain personal data (such as online banking and the like) or any web site that you would like to keep confidential. Although GT Web Localizer is secure, the viewed page is sent to a library server, and is subsequently logged. The localizer would most likely be useless on these sorts of pages.

What do all of these icons mean?

	Fulltext is available by clicking on the icon
	Fulltext or other options may be available by clicking on the icon
	This item is available from Georgia Tech's library. Clicking on this icon will show the item in the catalog.
	This item is available from GIL Express. Clicking on this icon will show the item in the universal catalog.
(Mozilla/Firefox/Netscape only)	link has been rewritten to route through the proxy server. note to Internet Explorer users: links for you are still routed through the proxy server, but there is no icon indicating this.

Why doesn't the localizer always link directly to the article I am looking for?
Sometimes there is not enough information available for GT Web Localizer to take you directly to the article. There are times it can only get as close at the journal, to which you would need to search for your article directly. We are working to resolve this.
Do I have to click the bookmarklet for every page?
Yes. We are working on ways to integrate the localizer into the browser so this will not be necessary.
The localizer wasn't able to get me fulltext! What now?
Fulltext may not be available for the particular resource you are looking for, Georgia Tech may not have access to fulltext, or the article may be available in print. We hope to roll out a component of the localizer in the very near future that will find alternatives based on the resource you are looking at, but in the meantime, you could ask a librarian to assist you.