Unlock Your Research with LibKey Nomad 🔑
- Marcus Leong
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Click on an article link to read it only to be told you must pay to access it. Tired of hitting frustrating paywalls when trying to read academic articles online? LibKey Nomad, a browser extension, can help you get to the full text quickly—no extra cost, no roadblocks.
What is LibKey Nomad?
LibKey Nomad works like a research shortcut button built into your web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari). Once installed and connected to NIE Library, it automatically lets you know if full-text access is available as you browse the journal article or e-book. No more bouncing between databases or hunting down PDFs. It brings the resource straight to you.
How does it help you?
🔍 Instant Access – Whether you're on Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, Wikipedia, or even Amazon, LibKey Nomad shows a “Download PDF” or “View E-Book” button if we have access to the resources via one or more databases subscribed to by NIE Library.
Pop-up alert when the full-text article is available 
Pop-up alert when the e-book is available in NIE 🕒 Saves Time – Skip login screens and endless clicking. LibKey Nomad links you directly to what you need.
🧠 Research Smarter – It even allows you to export the resources to reference management software such as EndNote and Zotero hassle-free.
Why should undergraduates care?
Whether you’re writing your first research paper or prepping for a group project, LibKey Nomad leads you to reliable sources fast—no guessing if an article is peer-reviewed or if you’ll have to pay to access it.
How do I get it?
Download the extension for your browser.
Choose National Institute of Education (NIE) Singapore from the list of organisations.
Start browsing smarter!
Refer to our LibKey Nomad LibGuide for a detailed guide on the installation and features of the browser extension tool.
With LibKey Nomad on your side, research becomes quicker, easier, and a whole lot less annoying. Try it out—you’ll wonder how you ever worked without it.
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