Lean Library
A library-approved tool to unlock access to academic papers.
What is Lean Library?
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Put your library on your shoulder as you research
The Lean Library extension is a free tool which assists your library in delivering their services directly into your research workflow!
With the Lean Library extension, you can unlock access instantly and legally to millions of academic papers, streamline access to your library content whenever and wherever you might need it and get direct support within systems and web pages you use the most like Google Scholar, PubMed and thousand more!
Ready to start using Lean Library?
Install the extension, select your institution and begin researching! Even if you aren’t affiliated to an institution, you can still get quick and seamless redirection to open access materials absolutely free by downloading the extension and selecting Lean Library Open as your library.
Lean Library is a fantastic complement to other research tools you may already use including LibKey Nomad, EndNote Click and many more.
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Pros
- Saves money by directing users to freely available resources
- Saves time when searching for academic papers
- Provides access to paywalled articles through open access alternatives
- Useful for off-campus access to online resources provided by academic libraries
Cons
- Interferes with other extensions like Mendeley and Google Translate
- Causes the whole Chrome window to become a blank screen
- Refreshes pages and causes redirect loops
- May have compatibility issues with certain websites or services
Most mentioned
- Saves time when searching for academic papers
- Interferes with other extensions
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Safety
Risk impact
Lean Library is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Lean Library if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Lean Library is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
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