LibKey Nomad

One-click access to millions of scholarly articles.
What is LibKey Nomad?
LibKey Nomad is a handy tool that immediately provides access to millions of journals and articles. Supported by more than 1,300 libraries in over 35 countries, it acts as a bridge connecting you to literature discovered on the web. With it, users can gain instant links to articles from subscribed libraries as well as open-access sources. It adds in-line enhancements to popular platforms like PubMed, Wikipedia, Scopus, and more. After installation, users select their institution, and LibKey Nomad will notify them of available articles. It bodes well with other research aids like BrowZine, EndNote Click, Lean Library, etc.
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Rating: 5.00 (10)
Version: 1.38.0 (Last updated: 2024-10-18)
Creation date: 2020-07-28
Weekly download count: 177
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • alarms
Size: 4.68M

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One-click access to millions of scholarly articles.

Supported by over 1,300+ libraries in more than 35 countries!

LibKey Nomad automatically provides instant links to articles from journals subscribed to by your library – and Open Access sources – connecting you to literature discovered on the web. LibKey Nomad works with your library to determines the fastest path to content across thousands of publishers and millions of articles. LibKey Nomad also adds in-line enhancements to popular sites like PubMed, Wikipedia, Scopus, Web of Science and more.

After installation, LibKey Nomad prompts you to select your institution. Simply select it and LibKey Nomad will then notify you of available articles wherever you may roam.

LibKey Nomad is a great addition to other research aids you may be using, such as BrowZine, EndNote Click, Lean Library, and more.

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Pros
  • Simple and easy to use :)
  • An amazing tool for library researchers.
  • Works great and is privacy-friendly.
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    Most mentioned
    • Simple and easy to use :)
    • An amazing tool for library researchers.
    • Works great and is privacy-friendly.
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    by Firefox user 18347583, 2024-03-28
    by Firefox user 18347583, 2024-03-28
    Simple and easy to use :)
    by Firefox user 15266058, 2024-02-28
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    Add-on safety

    Risk impact

    LibKey Nomad requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

    Risk likelihood

    LibKey Nomad is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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