Bypass paywalls with these library tools

Sick of hitting paywalls during your research? ACU Library has the tools you need to access information fast and free while researching online. We subscribe and pay, so you don't have to.

Familiarise yourself and set these tools up now so that they're ready to use for your next assignment:

• LibKey Nomad – when you're not on campus, having this browser extension installed means you can still access locked content through the library's subscription.
• Google Scholar – this works instantly on campus wifi, but at home you'll have to do a one-time connection to ensure free access to content.
• OpenAthens – ACU Library subscribes to this so that you can access scholarly content without having to sign up or pay. While you're researching, look for the option to log in through your institution.
• LibKey.io – already know what article you want to read but can't find the full text? This handy little search engine allows you to find what you need using the article's DOI or PMID.

Follow the links above to find instructions for fast and easy setup. Need help? Feel free to reach out to our librarians.