What is LibKey Nomad++?

LibKey Nomad++ is a browser extension that checks publisher websites, databases, and even sites such as Wikipedia and Amazon to see if a licensed or freely available full text exists, and then provides a direct download link.

Nomad++ recognises DOIs (articles) and eISBNs (e-books) on websites, compares them with the University Library's licences and displays a button for direct access to the article. If no licence access is available, alternatives are offered (e.g. print reference in Primo or forwarding to interlibrary loan).

Installation

• Install extension (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.):
  → Download LibKey Nomad++: https://thirdiron.com/downloadnomad/
• In the "Select Organisation" step, select the University of Duisburg-Essen.
• Done: Nomad++ now runs automatically in the background.

Supported websites & features

• Inline integration: On sites such as Wikipedia or PubMed, additional inline buttons appear directly next to the source references.
• Google Scholar: Nomad++ automatically enters the UDE as a library link, so you can immediately see whether access is available.
   
• Specialised publishers & e-books: Many publishers are supported; Amazon also displays when the UDE has access to an e-book.

  
  

• Databases: Works with Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed and others.

  
  

• Assist / reminder messages: for example, help with logging in (e.g. to Scopus) or information about events.

  
  

• Citation export: Citations can be exported using the hat icon.
• Language: Currently in English; a German translation is in progress.
• Plugin settings: Position of notifications (corners of the screen) freely selectable.

Advantages at a glance

• Often just one click to the full text of articles and books.
• Works on many research and publishing sites.
• Displays open access and UDE licences transparently (flame icon "Download PDF").
• Saves time, reduces detours and misdirection.

How do I get the full text?

• Direct link: The button displayed opens the PDF in a new tab. You can then save it.
• Via Primo: If no licence is available, Nomad++ checks the print stock at the UDE and links to the interlibrary loan service.

Data protection

• The service is provided by Third Iron / BZ Disc (USA), with whom the University Library has concluded a data processing agreement in accordance with the GDPR (= 'DSGVO').
• LibKey does not process any personal content. Only the connection data common to web services (e.g. IP address, browser type) is transmitted for statistical purposes by Third Iron.
• Personal registration is not required.
• If a Shibboleth login is required to access the full text, LibKey will redirect you to this login, but will not process it itself.