LibKey Nomad is a browser extension you can add to your chosen browser. Once the extension is installed, UOW researchers, academics, staff and students will be connected to full-text scholarly articles and resources provided by UOW Library subscriptions via fast, one-click access wherever you are browsing. This can include websites such as Google Scholar, Wikipedia, and databases such as Scopus and Web of Science.
For example, when you are searching on Wikipedia and scroll down to the references section, LibKey Nomad will display links as shown in the image below. You can click on these links to view full-text or see other access options.
Another example of this can be demonstrated in a database such as PubMed when conducting a search. Below, you can see the green LibKey Nomad icon has appeared under a resource or article which indicates if a PDF is available for download.
LibKey Nomad will also pop-up at the bottom left-hand side of the screen whenever you are trying to access full-text articles through scholarly publisher's websites wherever you are – at home, or at UOW. An example of this is illustrated below:
The LibKey Nomad browser extension can be downloaded and used by current UOW Staff and students. Unfortunately, LibKey Nomad will not be available to alumni and guests due to limited access to select online databases.
To install the LibKey Nomad browser extension, you can go directly to the Third Iron website: http://thirdiron.com/downloadnomad/
You will need to:
1. Select your preferred browser that you would like to install the extension on.
2. Grant any required or necessary permissions to add the extension to your browser.
3. Enter 'University of Wollongong' if prompted to select your institution from the drop-down menu.
4. You can manage the LibKey Nomad extensions in your settings, depending on the browser you have selected to use.
For more information on LibKey Nomad, please refer to our Library Guide or for other troubleshooting information, please refer to the LibKey Nomad Knowledge Base available via Third Iron support.
Newly added browser extensions including LibKey Nomad, are disabled for incognito or private windows by default.
You will need to enable LibKey Nomad for incognito or private browser window by adjusting the settings. 'Right click' on the LibKey Nomad icon in the top right-hand corner of your browser and select 'Manage extensions'. If you are using Chrome, you will need to enable 'Allow in incognito'. If you are using Firefox, you will need to select 'Run in Private Windows' and select 'Allow' to enable the extension to work.
LibKey Nomad is compatible with desktop or laptop browsers only and unfortunately not compatible with mobile or tablet-based browsers.
LibKey Nomad FAQ's on the Third Iron Support page
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