LibKey

Researcher searches for an article on PubMed.

LibKey Nomad identifies the article and indicates full-text availability.

Researcher clicks the LibKey link to access the article directly.

Researcher reads or downloads the full-text PDF.

Patron submits an ILL request.

LibKey ILLiad integration checks for existing access.

If full-text is available, the request is automatically fulfilled.

Librarian avoids processing an unnecessary ILL request.

Student accesses a reading list.

LibKey integrates with the reading list platform (e.g., Leganto).

LibKey identifies full-text availability for each article.

Student clicks the LibKey link to directly access the article.

Researcher searches for an article on the web.

LibKey Nomad identifies open access versions of the article.

LibKey Nomad presents a link to the open access version.

Researcher accesses the full-text article at no cost.

Library identifies a key resource they want to promote (e.g., a new database).

Using LibKey Nomad++, the library creates a custom message for a relevant domain (e.g., a database website).

When patrons visit that domain, the custom message is displayed.

Patrons are directed to the promoted resource or service.