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Firefox extension : OpenURL referrer

  1. Download the extension * via the Firefox browser.
    If Firefox prompts to install the extension, click on "install". If Firefox asks to save or open the file, select the option "Open with" and choose Firefox as application. Alternatively you may opt to save the xpi file on your hard disk and to drag it into a Firefox browser window.
    (*) OCLC - US
  2. Restart the browser Firefox to activate the extension
  3. Generate a new profile for the extension via Tools > Extensions > Select OpenURL Referrer > Options > New Profile : "V-link @ VUB"
  4. Enter the following settings:
  5. OpenURL preferences > OpenURL Path

    Image 1. Entering the Link Server Base URL and Image location in the OpenURL Preferences

  6. Restart Firefox: V-link is now available via Firefox in Google Scholar and sites that contain COinS (ContextObjects in Spans).