Startup Kit @ HKUL: Videos for installing and configuring the applications and software

HKU Library Search Assistant     

HKU Library Search Assistant is a plugin to search HKU Libraries Catalogue and other popular databases within your browser and access HKUL subscribed resources from a publisher website.

Installation of the extension in Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge     

Chrome	Firefox	Microsoft Edge

Notes: 

• Library Search Assistant does not support Safari, iPhone and IPad at the moment. If you are using Safari as the browser, or you are an iPad or iPhone user, you may make use of Reload via HKUL bookmarklet.

Perform the functions of (i) getting access to e-resources; and (ii) searching from a non-HKUL website

Getting Access to E-resources Function	Searching Function
How to access electronic resources via HKUL authentication	How to use the extension for searching
• When accessing a resource from a publisher's website, click on the browser extension   • Click on  • This will trigger the HKUL authentication page for login.	Method 1: • Select the text and right-click • Select Search with HKU Search Assistant  • Choose the search platforms in HKU Catalogue, WoS, Google Scholar, PubMed or WorldCat   Method 2: • Click HKUL Search Assistant icon • Input the search term • Search in HKU Libraries Catalogue and other popular search engines without leaving your current page • Click Search

Reload via HKUL is a bookmarklet to facilitate access to HKUL subscribed resources from a publisher website.

For desktop: Safari

• Install the bookmarklet on your web browser.  Drag this button up to your bookmarks toolbar (or right-click to save it to your favorites toolbar). 

•  A new button appears in your toolbar, like this: 

• When accessing a resource from a publisher's website, click on the Reload via HKUL bookmarklet in your toolbar.  You will be prompted to authenticate with your HKU Portal/ library account.

For gadgets: iPad and iPhone

• Install the bookmarklet on your iPad and iPhone
• Copy the following bookmarklet code of Reload via HKUL to your iPad and iPhone:

javascript:if%20((navigator.userAgent.indexOf(%22Opera%22))%3D%3D0)%20%7Blocation.hostname%3D%27eproxy.lib.hku.hk/login%3Furl%3D%27%2Blocation.protocol%2B%27//%27%2Blocation.hostname%3B%7D%20else%20%7Blocation.href%3D%27http://eproxy.lib.hku.hk/login%3Furl%3D%27%2Blocation.href%3B%7D

• When accessing a resource from a publisher's website, tap on the bookmark, Reload via HKUL on your gadgets.  You will be prompted to authenticate with your HKU Portal/ library account for login.

Notes:

Access is only granted for HKUL subscribed resources and to eligible patrons only.

Chrome on iPad	Safari on iPad

Chrome on iPhone	Safari on iPhone

Notes:

• If you are using Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge, you are suggested using HKU Library Search Assistant.

Comparison between HKU Library Search Assistant and Reload via HKUL

Additional information on Reload via HKUL:

Reload via HKUL	IOS	Android
Installation of Reload via HKUL	Available	Not available
Devices	iPhone, iPad	No
Browsers	R Safari, Chrome T Firefox, Microsoft Edge	Not available
Videos at HKUL	(1) iPhone: installing the bookmarklet (Chrome & Safari) (2) iPad: installing the bookmarklet (Chrome & Safari)	Not available

Google Scholar links to HKUL full-text subscriptions through ViewIt@HKUL.

Follow the steps below to learn more about (i) configuring the settings, and (ii) searching and getting the full text of publications at Google Scholar.

Configure settings

1. Go to http://scholar.google.com
2. Click on “Settings”
3. Click on "Library Links" on the left
4. Enter "HKU" in the search box
5. Select "The University of Hong Kong - View It@HKUL"
6. “Save” the settings
   

Search and get the full text 

1. Search Google Scholar
2. Click "View It@HKUL" to get the full-text. 
    

Note:

• "View It@HKUL" could sometimes be hidden under “More”.  
• Do not click on the title link.  This might take you to a website to which HKUL has not taken out a subscription and, therefore, you will be asked to pay.

EndNote is a reference management software to organize readings and cite sources while writing a paper.

This video shows:

• What is EndNote 00:05
• Who can download EndNote for Use 00:53
• the steps to download EndNote 01:16

Visit the EndNote@HKU webpage to download EndNote on Windows or Mac. You may follow the instructions in the installation guides below to install EndNote.

  ► Installation Guide for Windows (EndNote 20)

  ► Installation Guide for Mac (EndNote 20)

  ► Installation Guide for Windows (EndNote 21)

  ► Installation Guide for Mac (EndNote 21)

To learn more about EndNote, you may enroll in our Online EndNote Course. The course has a series of videos and quiz questions on learning the essential EndNote skills.

Furthermore, to explore more about EndNote, check out our EndNote@HKU LibGuide.