I've put together a couple of prototype web gadgets to quickly connect to UNLV Libraries web services in case any users of iGoogle (Google Home Page widgets) want to experiment with them. I expect eventually we'll make them look more professional and post them on the library web site.
To use them, log into your iGoogle account (or create one) and choose Add Stuff >>, then Add by URL (in tiny letters next to the search box on the Add Stuff page). Paste in the URLs below to try the gadgets.
UPDATE 10/23/2007: They are posted - learn more at a workshop this Thursday from 12:30-1:30. Sign up here!
Quick links to services (databases, ILLiad, my account...)
http://priscilla.finley.googlepages.com/unlvlibquik2.xml
Search UNLV Library Catalog
http://priscilla.finley.googlepages.com/unlvcat2gadget.xml
Search UNLV print and online journal list
http://priscilla.finley.googlepages.com/unlvjournalgadget.xml
Slim RSS Reader is a good choice if you want to dedicate a gadget to reading UNLV Libraries News items
MeeboMe gadget
I also played around with a MeeboMe gadget but there's no point installing it since there's no one to talk to at the other end. It will be an interesting possibility for Ask a Librarian in the future, I think.
If you try any of these out, I'd love to hear whether you think they're useful! I haven't really integrated iGoogle into my habits, but I can see how some users might appreciate having sets of tools ready to use like that.
