What is LibKey Nomad?
LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that helps you find full-text articles and eBooks available through the COD Library from almost anywhere on the web.
By adding LibKey Nomad to the browser you already use -- such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari -- you will see pop-ups that connect you from websites like Google Scholar and Wikipedia to full-text articles that we provide through the Library. LibKey Nomad will also check if an article is Open Access to offer you all available options.
Pop-ups like this one will appear in the bottom left corner of websites to link to the COD Library and see what options we offer for access to this article.
LibKey Nomad works on many websites including Wikipedia, PubMed, Google Scholar, and even Amazon.
How Do I Install LibKey Nomad?
1. Go to the LibKey Nomad Website
Click the link above to get to the LibKey Nomad website.
2. Choose Your Browser
Choose the browser you are using for your research already, and download the extension for that browser.
3. Choose Your Institution
Once the extension is installed, choose "College of DuPage" as your institution to connect to our Library!
And that's it! LibKey Nomad is now ready to use in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do all the different LibKey Nomad pop-ups mean?
Depending on the webpage, the LibKey Nomad pop-up may say different things. Here is what they mean:
- Download PDF = this will take you right to the PDF to view or download.
- Article Link = the COD Library subscribes to this article and this button will take you to it.
- View E-Book = the COD Library owns or subscribes to this eBook and this button will take you to it.
- Access Options = there may be multiple ways to access this article through the Library -- or it may be Open Access. This will take you to the Library catalog where you may request it through ILL.
Why does LibKey Nomad show up on some webpages but not others?
Some websites, such as JSTOR, don't work with LibKey Nomad. Here is the list of publishers that do work with LibKey Nomad.
On other websites like Wikipedia or Amazon, LibKey Nomad is looking for the "DOI" or "PMID" that identifies an article, or the "eISBN" that identifies an eBook. If it doesn't have one, such as on a newspaper or magazine article, then LibKey Nomad won't pop up.
Will LibKey Nomad work on my phone or tablet?
No, unfortunately LibKey Nomad is only available on browsers for desktop or laptop computers.
If LibKey Nomad says something is unavailable, how can I double check with the Library?
Please double check with the COD Library before assuming that something is unavailable! You can try searching our Library catalog for the title of the article, journal, or book. If we do not have access, you may be able to get a copy of an article or book through an Interlibrary Loan request.
If you need additional help finding books or articles, just Ask Us!
