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LibKey

Information about using the various LibKey tools.

What is LibKey?

LibKey is a suite of web interfaces that work with Library Services' subscriptions to provide quick, one-click access to the full text of journal articles available to Springfield College users. There are four products in the suite: LibKey Discovery, LibKey Nomad, LibKey Link, and LibKey.io.

  • LibKey Discovery: LibKey Discovery works with Library Services' Quick Search database. It allows you to connect directly to the PDF of an article with just one click when viewing search results.
     
  • LibKey Nomad: LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that connects users with library-licensed and open access full text articles. LibKey Nomad is available for Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Vivaldi. When using LibKey Nomad, users are automatically directed to the best available version of an article so there is no need to search multiple places. When the full text is not available you will be provided with options to request the article through Interlibrary Loan.
     
  • LibKey Link: LibKey Link works with PubMed to connect users directly to the full text PDF of an article. When the full text is not available through Library Services, you will be provided with options to request the article through Interlibrary Loan.
     
  • LibKey.io: The LibKey.io website allows users to input a DOI or PMID and connect to the full text of articles available through Library Services.