Maken Similarity Service Browser Extension - Chrome Extension

Maken Similarity Service Browser Extension - Chrome Extension

Browser extension integrating Maken similarity service into the National Library of Norway's website.

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Overview

This browser extension enhances the National Library of Norway's (nb.no) search functionality by integrating the Maken similarity service. It adds a "Lignende gjenstander" ("Similar items") button to each result in the books and images categories. Clicking this button opens a section at the bottom of the screen displaying similar items, providing links to related items for further inspection. This offers a new discovery tool developed by the AI Lab at the National Library of Norway, all within the main library website.

How to Use

After installing the extension, navigate to the books or images search results on nb.no. A "Lignende gjenstander" button will appear for each result. Click the button to view similar items in a section at the bottom of the screen.

Core Features

Adds "Similar items" button to search results on nb.no Displays similar items in a section at the bottom of the screen Provides links to related items for further inspection

Use Cases

  1. 1 Discovering related books and images within the National Library of Norway's collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the purpose of the "Lignende gjenstander" button? A:The "Lignende gjenstander" (similar items) button surfaces objects from the National Library of Norway's collection that are visually similar to the one you're viewing. Q:Where does the data for similar items come from? A:Similar items are sourced from the National Library of Norway's own catalog, with the Maken service computing visual similarity across its digitized archives. Q:Does this extension require a separate account? A:No, the extension works directly on the National Library of Norway's website without requiring any additional registration or login.
For details, please visit the official website of Maken Similarity Service Browser Extension - Chrome Extension.