By using an extension in your usual browser, you can find the digital collections of the library without needing to go to MetSearch first. Switch on our extensions today, search for eBooks and articles and enjoy seamless access to excellent academic content.
These give you access to quality academic content directly in your usual browser without having to manually check for access elsewhere (such as MetSearch or Google Scholar). They link up directly with our collections and give you access to the 1000s of digital books and journal articles we offer.
We make available two extensions that all staff and students within Cardiff Met can download and make full use of - Lean Library and LibKey Nomad.
The extensions can be switched on and off via the 'extensions' option within your browser settings – however, it is perfectly possible to leave them switched on and they will ‘pop up’ when necessary.
Lean Library offers single click access to the digital collections of the library within your browser. The extension is available for most internet browsers – download it now.
Use Lean Library to access articles and eBooks from the library collections without searching for them again elsewhere. Lean Library will notify you when access is available via a handy notification alert.
The video below provides a short walkthrough. It shows an example of accessing a journal article directly from a search and accessing a library eBook via Amazon.
LibKey Nomad offers single click access to the digital collections of the library. The extension is available for most internet browsers – download it now.
Use LibKey Nomad to access articles and eBooks from the library collections without searching for them again elsewhere. LibKey Nomad will notify you when access is available via a handy notification alert. It will also augment your experience of using certain databases and within Wikipedia (by giving you direct access to academic material referenced).
The video below provides a short walkthrough. It shows an example of accessing a journal article directly from a search and accessing a library eBooks via Amazon. It also shows the augmentation that LibKey Nomad offers in an example database and Wikipedia.
