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LibKey Nomad

LibKey Nomad

What is LibKey Nomad?

LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that automatically provides links to full-text articles available to Cairn University, as you do research on the web and come across literature.

LibKey Nomad consults the library's holdings, as well as open access alternatives, to determine the best place to source the article.

What browsers is it available for?

LibKey Nomad extension is available for Chrome, Brave, FireFox, Safari, Edge and Vivaldi browsers.

Where do I get LibKey Nomad?

Download LibKey at https://thirdiron.com/downloadnomad/

How do I set up LibKey Nomad Extension?
  1. Download LibKey Nomad Extension

  1.  Click "Add Extension" in pop up window

  1. At Select Organization, type Cairn

Success! 

How do I use LibKey Nomad?

Search using Google Scholar, websites and even Wikipedia.  When you see this on your screen, you have access to that resoruce from the Cairn University Library. 

  1. Wikipedia

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Opens up as a PDF

 

Limitations: Currently works with articles but not ebooks.