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LibKey

A simple, elegant solution to persistent, complex access problems

Save researchers time, reduce work for the help desk, and decreases unnecessary ILL requests

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LIBKEY FOR DISCOVERY SERVICES

  • LibKey seamlessly integrates into all commercial, and open source discovery services, along with custom bento applications.
  • Indicate when the article is available in PDF or HTML format, or both
  • Clearly signpost if the article has been retracted or labeled with an expression of concern
  • Link to BrowZine to see the article in the context of the complete journal
  • Add journal cover images to citation records
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LIBKEY FOR DATABASES

  • LibKey may be integrated with any database where an OpenURL link resolver is used today
  • Provides fast, reliable, one-click access
  • Informs users of important editorial issues, including if the article has been retracted or labeled with an expression of concern
  • Expands access by delivering access to Open Access articles contained in hybrid journals indexed in databases, even if the library does not subscribe to the journal
  • Simple, one-time set up
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LIBKEY NOMAD FOR OPEN WEB SEARCHING

  • The LibKey Nomad browser extension connects researchers who start on the open web at websites like PubMed, Wikipedia, and publisher pages to Open Access and library-subscribed full text
  • Available for all major browsers, including Safari, Edge, Chrome and Firefox. Trusted by researchers and installed on over 3.5 million computers!
  • Securely designed to allow for site installation on networked computers
  • The ++ features provide additional functionality, including adding domain level messaging, option to export citations to bibliographic management services, integration with chat services, and customization of colors and logo
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LIBKEY NOMAD++

Intelligent Domain Messaging & Custom Linking

  • Create messages you want your patrons to see at specific domains
  • New administrative interface makes developing and tailoring messages easy!

Chat Functionality

  • Integration with Springshare LibChat, other chat clients to follow
  • Extend library assistance to your open web searchers

Citation Export

  • Use LibKey Nomad to seamlessly export citations found on websites to favorite bibliographic management service
  • Supports Zotero, Mendeley, BibTex, RefWorks, Endnote RIS, Citavi RIS, and Universal RIS

Customization & Branding

  • New Design Studio allows administrator to change the color and message buttons
  • Change the default LibKey green flame icon to a custom icon
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LIBKEY.IO TO RESOLVE DOI AND PMID SEARCHING

  • The website libkey.io provides a simple way for researchers to access Open Access and library-subscribed full text by simply entering an article DOI or PMID
  • The syntax “libkey.io/” can be added as a prefix to any DOI or PMID to resolve users to full text
  • Use LibKey.io to easily add a DOI look up on your library homepage
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LIBKEY TO IMPROVE RESOURCE SHARING

  • LibKey is available as an ILLiad Decision Support Pipeline (DPS) addon to help libraries identify when patrons request articles available from subscribed or Open Access sources, helping to prevent unnecessary ILL requests
  • Article Galaxy Scholar may be integrated into LibKey to clearly indicate when an article is available and to enable researchers to request the article from AGS in one-click
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LIBKEY EVERYWHERE!

  • LibKey may be integrated in other services your patrons use to access full text resources, including reading list services like Leganto and eReserve Plus
  • Have an idea of how to incorporate LibKey? Contact us at support@thirdiron.com to discuss or refer to our API documentation
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