Follow these steps to install the LibKey Nomad plugin in Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome.
    
    
2. In the Chrome window, type "LibKey Nomad" in the address bar and choose the first result, or if you have this guide open in Chrome, open this link.
    
3. Click the "Add to Chrome" button in the upper right corner of the page: 
    
4. A small popup window will appear. Click the "Add Extension" button:  
   
   Note: The popup window explains that LibKey Nomad can "read and change all your data on the websites you visit".  LibKey Nomad must be able to read the pages and change them to add download buttons. No data about you or your searches is tracked.  
    
5. After the plugin installs, it will prompt you to select your institution.  Choose "University at Buffalo - SUNY" from the dropdown.
   
    
6. The plugin is now ready to use. You can close the window and proceed to browse normally. Instructions for using LibKey Nomad are below.

To install in Mozilla Firefox, follow the steps below:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox. 
   
    
2. In the Firefox window, type "firefox libkey nomad plugin" in the address bar and choose the first result, or if you have this guide open in Firefox, open https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/libkey-nomad/.
3. Click the "Add to Firefox" button in the upper right corner of the page: 
    
4. A small popup window will appear. Click the "Add Extension" button:  
   
   Note: The popup window explains that LibKey Nomad can "read and change all your data on the websites you visit".  LibKey Nomad must be able to read the pages and change them to add download buttons. No data about you or your searches is tracked.  
    
5. After the plugin installs, it will prompt you to select your institution.  Choose "University at Buffalo - SUNY" from the dropdown.
6. The plugin is now ready to use. You can close the window and proceed to browse normally. Instructions for using LibKey Nomad are below.

In install in Safari, follow the steps below.

1. Open the App Store on your Mac.
    
    
2. In the search bar, type libkey nomad".
    
3. Click the "GET" button in the upper right corner of the page: 
   
    
4. In Safari, a new ribbon will appear at the top of your window. Click the "Turn On Extension" button.  
   
    
5. After the plugin installs, it will prompt you to select your institution.  Choose "University at Buffalo - SUNY" from the dropdown.
   
    
6. The plugin is now ready to use. The LibKey Nomad icon will appear to the left of your address bar in Safari. When you first install the plugin, you will need to click on the icon to read the request permission to read and alter webpages and see your browsing history on websites. You can select your preference and change it at any time in Preferences.

Follow these steps to use the LibKey Nomad plugin for finding articles:

1. Search for journal articles as you normally would using Google Scholar or library databases.
2. As you browse pages containing articles, LibKey Nomad will add a button to the lower-left corner of your screen linking directly to PDF files.
   
3. In cases where a PDF is not available, LibKey Nomad will not appear. Please use UB Libraries Delivery+ service to request the item. 
    

If you have questions about LibKey Nomad or any other library tools, contact the library at library@buffalo.edu or by contacting your subject librarian directly.

IMPORTANT NOTE: It might be beneficial to use more than one browser plug-in to search for full-text article access since they have different coverage. However, if you do use more than one, please be aware of the following potential issue:

• If using LibKey Nomad and EndNote Click plug-ins, they appear in the same place on the screen, so they may overlap.
  • FIX: The EndNote Click pop up offers an "X" to close the pop-up, if you prefer to see the LibKey Nomad result.

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Simply log in with your UBIT name and password, then fill out a brief form for the item you need. Articles are delivered to you electronically!

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