About: Research Tools and Widgets
The research tools and widgets listed on this page will make it easier for you to find resources at the Montana State University Libraries. Each item below includes a short description of the tool widget and instructions on getting started.
Google Gadget for Montana State University Libraries
- What is it?
- An application you can add to your personalized Google homepage, Blackboard, or any other Web page. Allows you to search top library resources - the catalog, databases and more - and links you directly to major library services.
- How can this help me?
- This gadget combines the top MSU Library services in one tiny widget.
- Click here to add this gadget to your Google Homepage
- Click here to add this gadget to Blackboard or any other Web page
- More Info:
- Google Homepage
- Google Gadgets for your Webpage
Facebook App for Montana State University Libraries
- What is it?
- An application you add to your Facebook account that allows you to search the Montana State University Libraries resources from within Facebook.
- How can this help me?
- This tool saves you time. Find quality resources from the Montana State University Libraries from within your Facebook account.
- Click here to add this application to your Facebook account
- More Info:
- Facebook Homepage
Catalog Search Plug-in for Montana State University Libraries
- What is it?
- A Web browser add-on that allows you to search the Montana State University Libraries catalog.
- How can this help me?
- This tool saves you time. There is no need to go to the Libraries Web site if you want to search the catalog. Search it directly from your Web browser.
- Click here to install this Web browser add-on to Firefox 2.0 or Internet Explorer 7.0
- More Info:
- Supported Browsers
Journalist Search Plug-in for Montana State University Libraries
- What is it?
- A Web browser add-on that allows you to search the Montana State University Journalist.
- How can this help me?
- This tool saves you time. There is no need to go to the Libraries Web site if you want to search Journals. Search directly from your Web browser.
- Click here to install this Web browser add-on to Firefox 2.0 or Internet Explorer 7.0
- More Info:
- Journals at MSU
Video Search Plug-in for Montana State University Libraries
- What is it?
- A Web browser add-on that allows you to search the Montana State University Libraries video collection.
- How can this help me?
- This tool saves you time. Search directly for films, movies, and the latest videos in the library collection from your Web browser.
- Click here to install this Web browser add-on to Firefox 2.0 or Internet Explorer 7.0
- More Info:
- New Books, Videos, and More (updated weekly)
Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) Search Plug-in for Montana State University Libraries
- What is it?
- A Web browser add-on that allows you to search for Theses and Dissertations from Montana State University.
- How can this help me?
- Easily search for recent research from a multitude of Montana State University departments and programs from your Web browser search bar.
- Click here to install this Web browser add-on to Firefox 2.0 or Internet Explorer 7.0
- More Info:
- Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) from Montana State University
Collection 10 Search Plug-in for Montana State University Libraries
- What is it?
- A Web browser add-on that allows you to search the James Willard Schultz "Photographs of American Indians" collection.
- How can this help me?
- Quickly search a popular special collection from Digital Initiatives at Montana State University Libraries.
- Click here to install this Web browser add-on to Firefox 2.0 or Internet Explorer 7.0
- More Info:
- Digital Initiatives at Montana State University Libraries

