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Introducing LibKey: Streamline Your Research

At Phillips Library, we're committed to enhancing your research experience. That's why we're excited to introduce LibKey, a powerful tool that simplifies access to scholarly articles and e-books.

What is LibKey?

LibKey is an service that provides one-click access to full-text journal articles and e-books directly from our library catalog. By integrating with our existing databases and discovery tools, LibKey eliminates the frustration of broken links and multiple login prompts, ensuring a seamless research process. This services comes with three additional features:

• LibKey Nomad: Take your research beyond the library catalog with LibKey Nomad, a free browser extension. Once installed, LibKey Nomad connects you to Phillips Library's subscriptions and open-access content as you browse the web, including platforms like PubMed, Wikipedia, and Google Scholar. 

Download LibKey Nomad Extension

Faculty and staff that wish to install it on their work computers must contact ITS for assistance.

• LibKey.io: Have a DOI or PMID? Use LibKey.io to quickly locate and access the full text of articles available through the library. Simply enter the identifier, and LibKey.io will direct you to the article if it's available.

• BrowZine: This journal library consolidates Phillip's Library's subscriptions into one place, making it easier to view and find journals by a subject or title. Start searching today!

These enhancements are part of our ongoing effort to support your academic success by simplifying access to high-quality research materials.

Using Libkey + LibKey Nomad

The library is offering a live demonstration of LibKey and LibKey Nomad, tools designed to streamline access to scholarly articles. LibKey Nomad, a browser extension, provides one-click access to full-text articles from library subscriptions and open access sources, enhancing research efficiency. Register today or learn more on our LibGuide.