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GT Web Localizer - WAG the Dog

  • What is WAG the Dog?

    WAG the Dog (or the WAGger, for short) was developed to help you access library resources from external websites, such as Google Scholar. The WAGger 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.

    Check out the WAG the Dog FAQ for more information

  • Installing WAG the Dog:

WAG the Dog logo

Step 1 - Install the GT Web Localizer known as "WAG the Dog"

Mozilla or Firefox:
Drag this link: WAG the Dog to your toolbar

Internet Explorer:
Right mouse click and select "Add to favorites" (Ignore the Security Alert... The script is safe). Click on "Create in >>" and select the "Links" folder.

 

Google Scholar logo

Step 2 - Go to Google Scholar & Search
http://scholar.google.com

 

Step 3 - At the result screen, click on your "WAG the Dog" bookmark

The page should rewrite itself with the SFX button and links to the catalog and GIL Express. Note: you'll need to click the bookmarklet for each subsequent page.

 

  • When do I use WAG the Dog?

    Google Scholar is just one of several websites that works with WAG the Dog, Scirus and PubMed also work, and more are on the way. You can also "WAG" 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 WAG the Dog?

    It is not recommended to use the WAGger 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 WAG the Dog is secure, the viewed page is sent to a library server, and is subsequently logged. The WAGger would most likely be useless on these sorts of pages.

    Check out the WAG the Dog FAQ for more information