Google Input Tool: an alternative for Google Indic Transliteration in OPAC

Koha made use Google Indic Transliteration (Global System Preferences > OPAC > GoolgeIndicTransliteration) addon in OPAC with the search box. It was useful for search bibliographic details in regional languages. This service not available with Koha now. The reason is that the service seized by Google. But an alternative not added with Koha yet. Anyhow, libraries with bibliographical details in regional languages can make use of Google Input Tools extension with Chrome browser. Koha OPAC needs to load with Chrome browser to make avail this service.

1. Install Google Chrome browser and install Google Input Tools from the following link,

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-input-tools/mclkkofklkfljcocdinagocijmpgbhab?hl=en

2. Enable regional languages

Google Input Tools extension appears on the browser page.

Click on the Google Input Tools extension button and select Extension Options. Select your languages and close the window.

Close the window after selecting the language.

3. Usage of Input Tools

Click on Google Input Tools button on the toolbar and select the language. Write in the search box.