LibKey Nomad
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:
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.
Need Help?
Get assistance in the following ways:
- Contact our general reference support: Email | Phone: 312-503-8127 | Reference hours
- Contact your liaison librarian
Getting Started
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.
