If you’re asked for a username and password then it’s just your regular RGU details. In many cases you also get the option to go directly to the article. The large green raindrop icon indicates that there’s RGU subscribed content available on the page.Ī smaller version of the icon appears next to individual articles that are contained within RGU Library collections. The following image uses Wikipedia as an example. LibKey Nomad uses a green raindrop icon to signify if an item is contained with the RGU Library collection. How do I know if an item is contained with the RGU subscriptions? You’ll need to re-enable the extension each time you want to use it. LibKey Nomad will also work on campus PCs or if you are accessing the RGU network via Citrix, but it doesn’t remember your settings between sessions.
Remember to re-enable the extension if you clear cookies. Using your own device is easiest as it will remember your LibKey Nomad settings. Yes, LibKey Nomad should work on any internet enabled device as long as you are using one of the supported browsers.
LibKey Nomad will remember this information and look for subscription material owned by RGU Library. (Just like in the image at the top of this blogpost) Start typing in Robert Gordon University and select from the list that appears. Once you’ve downloaded the extension you’ll be asked to select your organisation. Depending on the browser you are using you may need to activate the extension before use. You can also find the link in our A-Z database s list. (Sorry, but it doesn’t work with Safari.) Simply go to and follow the instructions. LibKey Nomad works with a variety of browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave and Vivaldi. Not only is this frustrating, you’ve also wasted precious research time.īy installing the browser extension you’ll get a visual prompt if the item is included in our collections and also, in most cases, a direct link to the resource. You go to the Library website and enter the information into LibrarySearch only to find that RGU Library doesn’t subscribe to that particular journal. You find information on a website about a journal article that sounds perfect for your studies. This includes PubMed, Google Scholar and Wikipedia. This fantastic browser extension identifies RGU subscribed content on any site that includes the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) as part of the article information. Our highlighted resource this month is LibKey Nomad.
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