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How to Find Resources

Find journals, books, and more.

Getting Started

How can I get the full-text article? That's a very common question at every academic library. There are several ways to retrieve full-text articles through Galter Library. You'll see different cues in different databases that will lead you to the full-text of an article. Here are four buttons to look for:

LibKey Nomad Download PDF button  LibKey Nomad Access Options button  Galter Find It button  NU Find it button

The first two buttons will only appear once you have installed the LibKey Nomad browser extension

No matter which database you are searching, be sure to either sign in to the Galter Library website or the NU VPN  if you are off campus. Here are some helpful hints for retrieving full-text articles from several different sources including PubMed, Google Scholar, the Galter Library website, and other biomedical literature databases.

LibKey Nomad

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LibKey Nomad

LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that simplifies and streamlines access to the NU Libraries' subscription resources. Adding this extension to your browser enables one-click access to full text of articles from publisher pages, PubMed, Google, Wikipedia, and more, with no need to start at the library website. If direct access is not available, it automatically loads and fills out the Interlibrary Loan request form for you.

Installation

Installing LibKey Nomad is simple. Start with the link below to download the extension:

Download LibKey Nomad

Follow this link and choose your browser to add the LibKey Nomad extension. Once installed, choose "Northwestern University" from the drop down list of institutions.

Questions

Please contact Galter Resource Problems with any LibKey Nomad related questions or concerns.