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Libkey Discovery Tools: Libkey.io

LibKey provides a collection of services that simplify and accelerate access to scholarly content from both DCU Library and the wider web

LibKey.io Search

Lookup a journal article by DOI or PMID

What is Libkey.io?

LibKey.io will allow you to quickly search using a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) or PubMed ID (PMID). It will also provide you with a link to download the full-text PDF of that source or a link to the article itself. Using LibKey.io allows researchers to focus on content rather than worrying about choosing databases or navigating publisher pages. If asked, confirm DCU as your organization.

You can find the Libkey.io search box in a number of places:

1. In the box below

2. On the Library Search page

3. Via this link

4. Within the Research menu on the Library Homepage

 

DOI Example

LibKey.io Access Options

PMID Example

LibKEY.io Access Options Explained

A - Download PDF: Access a PDF copy of the article directly without having to select a specific database

B - Article link: Access a HTML copy of the article directly without having to select a specific database

C - View article in context: Open the article in Browzine

D - See all content access options for this article: This will take you to DCU Library search results page for the article. From here you will see all access options available from DCU Library for the article