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Cite it! Bookmarklet

The Cite it! bookmarklet is a fast and simple way to add external resources such as websites, online government documents and blogs to your reading list.

NoteWe do not recommend this method for academic papers or content within databases.

  1. Add the Cite it! bookmarklet to your internet browser by clicking the settings cog icon in the top-right corner of the Leganto page.
  2. Select Cite it!

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  3. A pop-up window will open. Click on Bookmarklet

  1. Drag and drop the Cite it! icon to your browser. Note, for the tool to work, pop-ups need to be enabled in your browser settings. 

  2. When you locate the online resource, click the Cite it! bookmarklet in your browser bookmarks bar.

    • Edit or update any of the item details.
    • Choose whether to add to your List, Suggestions or Favourites.

    • Select Add.

    • You will get a message confirming the addition to your list.

Cite it! Browser extension

Leganto Cite it! is also available as a browser extension for Chrome and Edge.

You can follow the steps below or watch the Leganto Cite it! Browser Extension for Chrome - March 2025 video from Ex Libris.

Installing the Cite it! browser extension

Go to the settings cog icon in the top-right corner of the Leganto page and select Cite it!

The Cite it! window will open.

  1. Click on Browser extension.

  2. Click on Installation instructions. The installation instructions give you the option to add the Leganto Cite it! bookmarking tool from
  3. The first time using either extension, ACU's URL will need to be added into the Cite it! configurations. Click on Copy institution info, which is saved to your clipboard.
  4. Right click the Cite it! extension icon and select Options.

  5. Paste the information (Control + v) into the box and click on Save. This is now saved for future use.

  6. When you locate an online resource, click the Cite it! extension.

    • Edit or update any of the item details.
    • Choose whether to add to your List, Suggestions or Favourites.
    • Select Add.

    • You will get a message confirming the addition to your list.