LibKey Nomad
Chrome Access: if you are experiencing access issues with Chrome Web Store, see Chrome installation.
What is it?
LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that puts a link directly to the full-text PDF on your screen when you are on a database or journal website. It also adds inline links to resources when searching on Wikipedia and PubMed.
The LibKey Nomad browser extension is available on Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox, Vivaldi and Brave.
How does it fit into your workflow?
LibKey Nomad enhances the convenience of Lean Library. If you are doing a search from Google or Google Scholar, simply click a resource link for automatic access to the website, then click on the LibKey Nomad button that appears in the bottom left corner for the full-text PDF.
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Enables a streamlined, two click access process to most resources
- You only need to sign in once with your University credentials
- Allows you to access resources from anywhere online
- Easy to install and set up
- Only pops up when access is available
- Is University supported and trusted
Cons
- It doesn’t provide a PDF link for all subscribed content. LibKey Nomad provides access based on the DOI, so if a resource doesn’t have one, a PDF access link will not display. However, if you are using this tool in conjunction with Lean Library, you will still be provided access to the website, you may just need to spend more time locating the full-text PDF.
Data and Privacy
The LibKey Nomad browser extension works with your UniMelb authentication, no separate user account is needed. Your credentials are not captured by the company and no selling or sharing of your data with other services occurs. Want to know more? See the company’s privacy statement for all their products.