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Library Essentials Kit: 10 minute set-up

Essential steps for efficient library searches

10 minute set up


Step	Action	Explanation	Time
1	Bookmark the Libsearch list of resources https://go.uvt.nl/libsearch	Your starting point for any search. All library resources in a single location with up-to-date information about maintenance and availability.
2	Install the Library Access browser extension* https://go.uvt.nl/libraryaccess	This extension … - directs you to the right websites for access to databases - directs you to Open Access articles - adds links to articles in Google Scholar (look for ‘TiUfinder’ links)
3	Install the LibKey Nomad browser extension* https://go.uvt.nl/libkeynomad	This extension provides fast access to PDFs
4	Bookmark LibKey.io https://go.uvt.nl/libkey	Find the PDF for an article by DOI or PMID

* Browser extensions add extra options to your web browser. To intall them, simply follow the directions from our linked pages. If you are new to extensions, you may find this introduction useful.

Librarian

Richard Broekman

Subjects: Literature