Install LibKey Nomad to get fast, one-click access to scholarly articles.
LibKey Nomad is a safe, secure, and privacy-protecting browser extension that lets you connect to full text when searching for articles and ebooks online. ACU Library provides it free of charge, and installation takes about 10–20 seconds.
LibKey Nomad will activate on scholarly websites such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Wikipedia, and hundreds of publisher websites, allowing you to rapidly connect to high-quality, scholarly information offered by the Library.
Once installed, look for the distinctive LibKey Nomad button as you search the web.
If you've ever been frustrated by a paywall on a publisher's website or the number of clicks required to access full text in PubMed, you'll adore LibKey Nomad. It scans library holdings for full text availability in real time and provides you with the best and quickest link to download the PDF or see the article.
LibKey Nomad will streamline your research process and help you avoid paywalls legally.
To get LibKey Nomad, go to www.libkeynomad.com and follow the prompts to download.
Contact the library if you have any questions or feedback.
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