LibKey is application extension that works with a library's journal subscriptions to provide quick, one-click access to the full text of journal articles available to ADA members. This guide explains the use of LibKey Discovery and Libkey Nomad.
While some of the features of LibKey utilises the BrowZine platform, it is not necessary to have a BrowZine account. In some instances searches may need to log in with their ADA federal membership ID and password when connecting to the full text of articles.
LibKey Discovery works within National Digital Library's discovery service. When viewing results, LibKey Discovery allows you to connect directly to the PDF of an article with just one click by selecting Download Now (if available).
You can also view the complete issue of the journal in BrowZine.
LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that connects users with library-licensed and open access full text articles. When using LibKey Nomad, users are automatically directed to the best available version of an article so there is no need to search multiple places.
LibKey Nomad does not require the creation of a personal account, it does not track users or hold credentials, and it is only active when on the web page of a scholarly publisher or database.
This item is available to you and you can instantly open the PDF Full Text in one click.
An Article Link button appears for citations that are from sources that do not support direct linking to the PDF, for example access is via DOSS (Dental & Oral Science Source). In this instance you are taken to the article page where, if available, you can open the PDF for the article.
An Open Access version of the manuscript is available for you to download in PDF format with one click. Note the manuscript may not be the final version.
You are taken to to the BrowZine platform where you can view the full journal issue in which the article is published.
Please note, at this point in time no additional access options are being provided through the National Digital Library.
When browsing a publisher's site (and you're not logged into the National Digital Library) if the full text of an article is available through the National Digital Library a Download PDF button will appear (usually in the bottom left of the web browser).
When you click on the Download PDF or Article Link button, LibKey will connect with the National Digital Library.
A secondary screen will appear during this process.
If you haven't previously logged into the ADA National Digital Library, the sign in screen will appear. Add your ADA Federal member ID and password and click the Sign in button. (You should only need to do this once during a current browser session).
Once the process is complete, the requested PDF of the article will open in a new tab, or for linked article, the article page.
When searching PubMed, LibKey Nomad shows options for Download PDF, Article Link, View Complete Issue (in BrowZine). An image of the journal is also provided.
LibKey Nomad also works with Wikipedia.
