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LibKey Nomad: Using LibKey Nomad

A guide for installing the LibKey Nomad browser extension.

LibKey Nomad Buttons

Download PDF Button

The Download PDF button means access is available item and LibKey Nomad can download the PDF full text in one click.


Access Options button

The Access Options button means the content may not be available immediately. Clicking the button will take you to the UIW Libraries link for an Interlibrary Loan. LibKey Nomad will fill out the form for you.


Article Link button

The Article Link button means access is available and LibKey Nomad can take you to the article page where you can access the the full text.


Manuscript PDF button

Manuscript Link button

The Manuscript PDF and Manuscript Link buttons mean the article has been found in a repository as an Accepted Manuscript. Although the article has been peer-reviewed, it may not be formatted for publishing. This content may appear as a Word Document, PDF, etc.

 

 

LibKey Nomad - Access Available

Start your research on the web or directly on publisher websites. LibKey Nomad will notify you when access is available. Click on the LibKey Nomad button that appears by the content to get instant access.

In addition to working with UIW Libraries subscribed content, LibKey Nomad works with popular search tools like Google Scholar,  Wikipedia, and PubMed. A complete list of publishers and journals that work with LibKey Nomad can be found by clicking on the following link:

LibKey Nomad Publisher and Journal List

Note: LibKey Nomad retrieves full text options by searching for the content's DOI or PMID. If the content does not have a DOI or PMID, LibKey Nomad will not offer access options. LibKey Nomad does not operate on database records.  Currently, LibKey Nomad does not work directly with JSTOR.

 

Screenshot PubMed Website

 

Libkey Nomad - Interlibrary Loan

When LibKey Nomad cannot find immediate access, you will be taken to UIW Libraries to request an Interlibrary Loan. You will see a LibKey Nomad button that says Access Options. Click on the button to be redirected to the Interlibrary Loan link.

 

Screenshot Taylor and Francis website


Click on the Interlibrary Loan link and LibKey Nomad will fill out the form for you. Submit the request to UIW Libraries.

 

Screenshot UIW Libraries catalog page

 

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