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Generating code
EBSCO
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Select the databases you want to include in the search set
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Follow the remaining steps – box style, title, etc.
Create search box and copy code from box.
CSA
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Select “Quick Link-Administrative Tools” from left column
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Select “Search Widget” tab
Select and move database(s) to include in search
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Select search box style options. Note: recommend increasing “Length of text box” to max. 60
Create search box and copy code from box.
Pasting code
NOTE: Code includes javascript, so you can insert it to a system that supports it, such as an html page or a LibGuide. The library content management system and university blogs do not support javascript.
LibGuide:
Login to your LibGuide and add a new box=Rich Text/Dynamic Content/Scripts. Give title and create box.
Select “Add text” to generate editor and move from “Rich Text Editor” (default) to “Plain Text Editor”. IMPORTANT NOTE: Code seems to get chopped off if added and saved in the Rich Text Editor.
Paste widget code into Plain Text Editor and add any explanatory text, such as what databases are included in search. Save changes.
Troubleshooting