Frequently asked questions

LibKey Nomad++ is a newer resource for Purdue affiliates, and we will continue expanding the FAQ section with additional questions and answers over time.

Digital Resources

Does LibKey Nomad++ work for every site/database/article?

No. LibKey Nomad++ uses an item’s DOI to retrieve full text options. It cannot retrieve items with no DOI. Additionally, LibKey Nomad++ is currently configured to work only with selected scholarly websites, and not on the web in general.

Globe

Does using LibKey Nomad++ mean I won’t have to log in to access articles anymore?

It will still prompt you to authenticate with your Purdue Login the first time you use it (each session), but after that it should authenticate automatically until you start a new browser session.

Be in the Know

Does LibKey Nomad++ only work with Purdue Libraries subscription materials?

No, it also uses Unpaywall to find free versions of articles that are not part of Purdue Libraries’ subscriptions.

Virtual Author Talks

Where does LibKey Nomad++ work?

LibKey Nomad++ will recognize most academic publishers’ pages, but does not currently work for JSTOR. 

Major publishers include:

  • AAAS (Science)
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Elsevier ScienceDirect
  • Nature
  • Oxford University Press
  • SpringerLink
  • Taylor & Francis
  • Wiley Online Library
  • The University of Chicago Press
Indiana

Who can help?

If you need more help using LibKey Nomad++ at Purdue, please reach out to Nathan Rupp.