LibKey Nomad is such a nifty tool for accessing library resources quickly and efficiently and now it just got even better. This is the browser extension that delivers one-click access to the full-text of library-subscribed articles, as well as any open access versions.
LibKey Nomad is loaded onto all university managed computers on campus. So, you’re probably used to seeing the Nomad buttons encouraging you to easily ‘Download PDF’, that appear in search results on publisher websites, library databases, even Wikipedia references.
A couple of nice new options have recently been added to LibKey Nomad.
1. LibKey Nomad Citation Export
The LibKey Nomad button now offers you a range of tools for exporting the citation on the page you are viewing.
- Click on the Scholar Cap icon that appears on the right hand side of the LibKey Nomad button:
- Choose the reference manager tool you prefer:
2. LibKey Nomad “intelligent” messaging
LibKey Nomad allows the library to add messages to internet sites. This can be very helpful, for example, when we have access to a resource but not from the site you might expect.
For example: the library subscribes to the New York Times newspaper but not from their web site (we can get a better deal elsewhere!). We can add a note to the New York Times web page to remind you of this and to route you to site where you will get access.
You’ll see the LibKey Nomad message banner along the bottom of the screen. For example:
The ‘Access Now’ button links to our LibrarySearch record for the New York Times enabling you to immediately jump to the site where you’ll get access.
The messages are “intelligent” for example, the message might route you via authentication so you can access a site. Once authenticated the message will stop displaying.
Some messages won’t disappear but you can choose to dismiss them for a period. Click on the cross on the far right hand side of the message banner, then choose either 1 day or 30 days:
Download LibKey Nomad
Another great thing about LibKey Nomad is that you can download it onto your own device 😊:
For more information about LibKey Nomad see our Browser plug-ins guide
Clare Allan
Digital & Systems Librarian