LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that delivers one-click access to the full-text articles of library-subscribed journals and open access journals .
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- access articles directly from search results or non-paywalled databases like PubMed, without needing to go through Library Search or sign into journal websites to gain access
- especially useful when you are working remotely or not connected to the College network
- it saves you time because it takes you directly to resource and you’ll only login once.
Installing LibKey Nomad
- Go to the LibKey Nomad download page
- Choose your browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Brave and Vivaldi)
- Once installed, open LibKey from your browser and select University of Kent to link it to our collections and subscriptions
Using LibKey Nomad
The LibKey Nomad button will now appear at the side of your browser when you find a journal article. If the article is accessible by our library subscription or open access, you can instantly download the PDF or click through to the article.
If the article you searched for is not available the Access Options button will appear and direct you to further options for obtaining a copy via our document delivery services.
Whatsmore if an article has been retracted for any reason LibKey Nomad will alert you so you don’t reference this in your research.
LibKey Nomad where you search
You’ll also notice the LibKey Nomad button in other search engines such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Wikipedia and many more as we integrate this tool more widely.
If you need any help or support with LibKey Nomad, please email helpdesk@kent.ac.uk