Librarians and information professionals organize knowledge, support research, and manage information resources — much of which happens in a browser. Here are Firefox extensions that support reference and information work.
Monitoring information landscape news
News Widget Dashboard — RSS feeds from library and information science publications.
Useful feeds for information professionals:
- Library Journal (
libraryjournaldigital.com) - American Libraries Magazine
- IFLA news
- Open access and scholarly communication blogs
- Digital preservation news sources
Managing research tabs across projects
Tab Manager — save named sets of tabs per research project or patron inquiry.
Complex reference inquiries might require: multiple database windows, catalog searches, finding aids, and reference sources. Tab Manager saves the research state so you can return to complex inquiries without reconstructing the context.
Subject guide and collection development writing
AI Writing Assistant — grammar checking for subject guides, collection development policies, and patron communications that runs locally.
Daily reference and collection tasks
Daily Planner — today's reference desk priorities, collection maintenance tasks, and professional development activities.
Habit tracking for professional development
Habit Tracker — monthly tracking for professional habits: "Read one LIS article," "Reviewed collection statistics," "Connected with a patron about research."
Finding open access resources quickly
Speed Dial Hub — visual shortcuts to commonly-used databases, catalogs, and reference tools. Faster than bookmarks for the 10-15 resources used daily.
These are part of a series of 11 Firefox extensions I built — see the full series.
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