UK Libraries users have access to a variety of applications to streamline the research process. Free browser extensions and research tools can help users search for library materials, access library subscriptions from anywhere, and manage and assess citations.
Below, find more information on downloading and using available tools, including step-by-step tutorials.
LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that gives users quick, one-click access to scholarly articles and e-books available through UK Libraries subscriptions or as open access alternatives while browsing on the web.
Lean Library Access is a browser extension that works with our systems to give you seamless access to UK Libraries materials and subscriptions when working off-campus.
BrowZine is an application that lets you browse, read and monitor thousands of scholarly journals available from UK Libraries.
Talis Aspire helps faculty easily create and manage course reading lists by connecting directly with library and learning systems. It simplifies resource sharing with students, supports teaching goals, and ensures timely access to essential materials.
Find several tutorials on installing and using Talis Aspire
SensusAccess is a self-service document conversion tool that transforms text and image-based file types into different formats, including audio, braille, and digital text formats.
EndNote is a reference management tool for collecting, organizing, and citing scholarly sources. It supports PDF storage, in-text citations via Microsoft Word’s Cite While You Write, and automatic bibliographies in styles like APA and MLA.
Scite AI is a research tool and generative artificial intelligence platform that uses its "Smart Citation" system to evaluate the reliability of academic papers by showing whether a citation supports, contrasts, or simply mentions the cited claim.
