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Libkey Nomad ( Plug-in for Chrome)

What is Libkey Nomad?

LibKey Nomad is a browser plugin for that links the UML library Article Quick Search service to publisher web sites to show when the Library has access to an article, and if not, to point you to other ways to access the article. You can search journal literature directly from the web and still have access to most of UML library subscriptions. Libkey Nomad does not currently work with Jstor. 

Libkey Nomad integrates directly into PubMed, providing PDF download buttons and journal cover images in result lists. Libkey Nomad is currently available only for Google Chrome. Follow the instructions below to install and use Nomad. 

Libkey Nomad does not collect your personal information, so it is safe, when prompted, to give permission to change data on sites you visit.

How to Install

Follow these steps to install the Libkey Nomad plugin.

Or, go to the Chrome extension store, and type libkey nomad in to the search box. Click the icon and you will be prompted through the installation.

When prompted to choose your institution,  Find and select "University of Massachusetts Lowell" from the dropdown. (Start typing, it's a long scroll.)