[Web4lib] IE7 and Firefox 2.0 Search Engine for Web2

[Thomas Bennett]

On a similar note, at least from 9.0 beta and up, with Opera you can go to a 
page that has a form and right click in an input box and choose create search 
from the pop up menu.  This lets you choose that search from a drop down 
input box beside the address bar.  I've created three searches from a form on 
Innovative for keyword, title, and author.  I also created a search for 
people at ASU in my Opera search box from a form at our campus home page 
which is very handy when trying to contact someone on campus.  

Thomas





On Monday 12 March 2007 17:05, Lowery, Clint wrote:
> (Apologies for cross-posting.)
>
> I remember a thread somewhere about Firefox search plug-ins being used
> by some libraries using the OpenSearch method.
>
> My question is has anyone been able to construct one for the Web2 OPAC
> for SirsiDynix?  I'm getting a 'Firefox doesn't support this search
> engine' result so far in my attempt to create one.
>
> I've looked at WebJunction and the documents there refer to the Sherlock
> setup and are not Web2 based.
>
> What I'm trying to do is create a search URL in the search engine based
> off a general URL that I've been able to use in pulling results out of
> our OPAC.  I realize the executable file is not your typical cgi-bin
> type of search, but has anyone been able to create such a creature?
>
> Clinton Lowery, Librarian
> Integrated Library Systems
> Jacksonville Public Library
> 3435 University Blvd North
> Jacksonville, FL 32277-2464
> (904) 744-2265 x 319
> clowery at coj.net
> http://jpl.coj.net/
>
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