LibKey Nomad

One-click access to millions of scholarly articles.

What is LibKey Nomad?

LibKey Nomad is a Chrome extension that enables one-click access to millions of scholarly articles. It connects users to literature discovered on the web from subscribed libraries and Open Access resources. After installation, users select their institution for LibKey Nomad to automatically provide the fastest links to articles across thousands of publishers. It also integrates with PubMed, Wikipedia, and numerous scholarly publisher websites and research databases.

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By: https://thirdiron.com

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Users: 900,000+

Rating: 4.69 (13)

Version: 1.38.0 (Last updated: 2024-10-18)

Creation date: 2020-05-07

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

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Size: 4.68M

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Ranking

# 645 ▼ 7

Other rankings

#8 in Education

#48 in library keyword 32 ▼ 9

#114 in chrome browser keyword 61 ▲ 12

#118 in browser extension keyword 53 ▲ 44

#221 in research keyword 31 ▼ 4

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LibKey Nomad (v1.38.0)

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Extension summary

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Supported by over 1,500+ 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 support to PubMed, Wikipedia and hundreds of other scholarly publisher websites and research databases.

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.

User reviews

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Pros

Works well with PubMed and Google Scholar
Integrates library subscriptions into searches outside of library databases
Easy to use and simple to install
Helps users locate article PDFs efficiently
Upgraded features over time, including access to e-books

Cons

Dependent on the user's library access; if the institution doesn't have access, articles can't be retrieved
Some users would like a confirmation of successful installation

Most mentioned

The extension is tied to institutional libraries
Great for library users and patrons
Fast and easy tool for finding articles

Recent reviews

Yogev Dallal, 2024-04-28

cuatro cua, 2024-02-24

As another reviewer said, it's important to remember that this is tied to your library (like a College or University library). It does work great with pubmed and google scholar but I appreciate that it also works on publishers websites - many of our patrons go to the journal's website first and this will direct them back to full text / the library. This extension (and ThirdIron products) have been upgraded over the years to include features like Retraction Watch and, recently, the ability to view e-books.