Welcome! This quick guide will cover:
What LibKey Nomad is and why it's useful
How to download and install it
How to use it for research
LibKey Nomad is a free browser extension that automatically connects you to library articles while you search on the open web. When you find an article behind a paywall, LibKey Nomad checks if the library has access and provides a direct link to the full text. LibKey Nomad also does not gather any personal information from users.
Convenience - Lets you access library resources without even going to the library website
Saves time - Instantly checks library access
Saves money - Never pay for articles the library already has
Works everywhere - Active on Google Scholar, PubMed, Wikipedia, publisher sites, and more
Perfect starting point - Great introduction to library resources while you search
LibKey Nomad is particularly helpful when using free academic search engines and databases where articles are often behind paywalls.
Step 1: Go to https://thirdiron.com/downloadnomad/
Step 2: Select LibKey Nomad for your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave, or Vivaldi)
Step 3: Follow your browser's instructions to add the extension
Step 4: When prompted, search for and select "Sacred Heart University"
That's it! LibKey Nomad is now ready to use.
LibKey Nomad works automatically—no extra steps needed!
On Research Sites (Google Scholar, PubMed, etc.)
When you visit sites like Google Scholar, you'll see a LibKey Nomad icon on the homepage indicating that the extension is active.
As you search, LibKey Nomad icons will appear next to articles the library has access to. These icons display the SHU seal and say things like "Download PDF" or "Article Link."
Click any LibKey Nomad icon to go directly to the full-text article through the library.
On Wikipedia
LibKey Nomad also works on Wikipedia reference lists, making it easy to find library-accessible sources when you're getting background information on a topic.
No Icon?
If there's no LibKey Nomad icon, the library likely doesn't have access to that article. You can still request it through interlibrary loan—see the Interlibrary Loan guide for details.
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