The extension works by matching the search query to a list of rules. Now, if everything went correctly, you should be able to type "w juneteenth" in the omnibox, and be directed to wikipedia. In the next page, switch all websites to "Allow".įor more information about this last step (and a possible alternative), see the section on permissions. Select the extension and click "Edit Websites." (2). On the settings page, tick the checkbox in front of the Smart Keyword Search extension (1). The extension needs to be installed through the mac app store.Īfter installation, a window will open that prompts you to activate the extension.Ĭlick the "Quit and Open Safari Extension Preferences." button.
This does mean that the extension will request access to these pages.įor more info, see permissions and privacy. Unfortunately this is the only way to do this - it's not possible to directly interact with the content of the omnibox. The extension brings this functionality (back) by intercepting the search request before it's sent to Google / Bing / Yahoo / DuckDuckGo. Safari used to have a plugin doing this ( Omnikey), however Safari changed its plugin system in Safari 13, and this plugin stopped working. This functionality is known as "Smart Keywords" in Firefox' Chrome has the same functionality (although without a clear name). Many browsers allow one to customize the Omnibox (this is the address bar, which also functions as a search bar), so that certain searches go to certain websites.įor instance, one may want to make it so that if "imdb pulp fiction" is typed into the search bar, it actually searches for pulp fiction on the IMDB website, rather than search for "imdb pulp fiction" on Google (or whichever other search engine you have as deault). If you would like a demonstration of these resources for a class, please schedule a research instruction class using the Instruction Request Form.Smart Keyword Search is a Safari extension, that fixes one of the "missing features" in Safari. If you would like more information about this database or other library resources, please contact us for assistance. This database can also be viewed in the IT & CIS subject list and the Case Studies list on the A-Z page.ĭatabase of the Month provides a brief introduction to useful library databases, highlighting key features you should know about. Please visit our Databases A-Z page and click Safari Online Books: Tech Books to begin your search. Check the Bentley Library Research Help page for our contact information and Reference Desk hours. Get Database HelpĬlick the Support link on the sidebar for assistance with the database.īentley librarians can also show you how to use the database and answer your questions.
You can set up a private profile to make playlists of saved items, save search history, and export the items that you have "highlighted" in the titles viewed. The search engine instantly scans thousands of titles in the database to find and display the most relevant answer. In addition to the top-level keyword search, the Answers function allows a deeper dive into the content by typing a specific question into the search bar.
Books can be read in a browser or on a mobile device with the O'Reilly app video materials can be viewed in a browser, on mobile, or via Roku or Amazon Fire. To interact with content, click on the link title, then click the Start button. If you prefer to browse the collections by topic, click the Explore link on the sidebar. If you'd like to see your search terms in the context of broader topics, click the Topics dropdown menu to make a choice. Click a specific format to see only titles in the format you chose. Type keywords or phrases into the search box, and get results across all media types. O'Reilly provides a basic search box at the top of the home page that can be used to execute a keyword search for books, videos, live events, and more. Within the O'Reilly database, Safari Tech Books offers books, audiobooks, case studies, videos, conference content and interactive tutorials on technology, computing, and business topics.
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