Libkey Nomad – speeding up the research process

The University Library has introduced a new feature to help you access articles quicker.

We understand that the research process can feel complicated and lengthy and that you may want more options beyond our LibrarySearch. Perhaps you search directly via publishers or through Google? Do you get frustrated when you can’t access the full text due to paywalls?

That’s why we want to tell you about a new feature we are introducing called LibKey Nomad. By adding this extension in Google Chrome, you can search online for articles using your preferred method. When you find articles of interest, if the Library has a subscription to this, or it is available as open access, then installing Nomad will direct you through to the Library and you will be able to access the full-text article.

To start using LibKey Nomad, just follow these steps:

1. Install the LibKey Nomad extension (http://www.libkeynomad.com/), click ‘add to Chrome’; ‘add extension’ and then select ‘University of Wolverhampton’ as your Institution. The feature runs best on Google Chrome.

2. Once LibKey is installed, start searching for articles. The best way to find articles is through LibrarySearch (https://librarysearch.wlv.ac.uk/), though you can use a search engine (e.g. Google Scholar), or go directly to the publisher's website.

3. Look for the 'Download PDF' link in LibrarySearch or a 'Download PDF' button on websites. Follow the link and start reading! If you have any further questions, check our guidance page on the Library website (www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/resources/libkey-nomad/) or contact us (https://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/contacts/)