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Full Text Browser Extensions

Describes two browser extensions you might use to help you find full text articles (PDFs) including installation and user guides.

LibKey Nomad

LibKey Nomad is an extension for we browsers to help you find full text articles quickly and easily.

  • After you install and configure LibKey Nomad, it will automatically scan for PDFs wherever your browse
  • Look for the LibKey Nomad button on publisher websites as well as PubMedScopus, and Wikipedia

LibKey Nomad: Getting Started in Two Minutes

Installation

Go to https://thirdiron.com/downloadnomad/. Scroll down to find the download link for your preferred browser.

Click the Add extension button

To select organization, start typing Belmont, and then select Belmont University.

  • On your browser's extension page, ensure that LibKey Nomad is turned on
  • LibKey Nomad is now active and will automatically scan for full text articles

How It Works

LibKey Nomad makes your search easier by scanning the page to see what full text articles you have access to.

Click the Download PDF button to get immediate access. 

 

Access Options

An alternate icon, Access Options, will appear if a PDF is not found.

 

Select this option, and LibKey will show you what options are available for locating or requesting the full text. In the example below, the only option is to place an Interlibrary Loan request.

PubMed

In PubMed, the LibKey Nomad button shows up under each reference. 

In Wikipedia

  • References with full text articles available through Bunch Library will display the Libkey Nomad button
  • Click the button to access the full text article