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KI 3344 About LibKey

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What is LibKey
LibKey is a suite of tools powered by AI-enhanced linking technology, enabling one-click access to scholarly materials. It integrates with major academic publishers, databases, and Open Access resources. The solution was developed by Third Iron and is used in many of their products, including BrowZine (e-shelf for e-journals).

With LibKey, users can seamlessly identify which articles are available through the University of Bergen Library and access full text instantly, wherever they are, without manual searching or navigating through various resources.

LibKey Tools at UiB Library
If you have ever clicked on a direct PDF-link in Oria, chances are you have used LibKey without even realizing it. The University of Bergen Library subscribes to multiple LibKey tools designed to enhance the linking experience for users. These include:
  • LibKey.io (DOI/PMID Lookup) – A simple search interface that connects users to millions of library-subscribed and Open Access articles using DOI (Digital Object Identifier) or PMID (PubMed ID). This tool acts as a resolver, taking users straight to the full text.
  • LibKey Nomad –  A free browser extension that automatically identifies and provides direct links to library-licensed and Open Access full text articles referenced on public websites (like Wikipedia), citation databases (like PubMed, Web of Science), publisher websites (like Oxford University Press) and more (e.g. Amazon Books). In short - it knows what our library has access to and will automatically inform you about it.
To make the most of LibKey's features, we encourage you to explore these tools and incorporate them into your research routines for more efficient e-resource access.
Please note: LibKey provides direct links to articles, but connecting to the UiBs-network (VPN) is required to access and read the majority of them.

Publishers and LibKey-partners
The LibKey index is continuously evolving to ensure the broadest possible coverage. On Third Iron’s website, you will find an updated overview of which database providers and journals support LibKey technology. In addition, you can see which publishers offer direct links to PDF files.


Return to the front page of the LibKey guide by following this link: KI 3343