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LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that provides a convenient way for accessing articles that are subscribed by the library while you browse the internet including Wikipedia and other scholarly publisher websites. It is compatible with various desktop/laptop browsers such as Chrome, Edge, and Firefox but not with mobile- or tablet-based browsers.
After installation, LibKey Nomad prompts you to select your institution. Please select “City University of Hong Kong Library”.
Libkey Nomad buttons explained.
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This label indicates the provider of the article. |
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Clicking this button allows you to directly download the article PDF. The PDF is either coming directly from the publisher or is the publisher's version but held in a repository such as PubMed Central or a university repository. |
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Clicking this button takes you to the page where you can view the full text in HTML or click on another link to download the article.* |
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Clicking this button provides you with alternative methods of accessing the full text, such as through CityUHK LibraryFind. |
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Clicking this button takes you to an Accepted Manuscript held in a repository. |
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The link will guide you to the article in BrowZine. View BrowZine’s guide for details. |
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The article has been retracted. |
*When accessing from outside the campus, it is necessary to authenticate using your CityUHK EID and password.
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