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Browser Extensions and DOI & PMID Lookup Tools

This guide provides information about various types of browser plug-ins that may be helpful when accessing scholarly publications

What is LibKey.io?

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LibKey.io is a tool to type or paste a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) or PMID (PubMed Identifier) number into a search box to locate a full-text copy of an article.

How do I find the DOI and PMID number?

DOI links and PMID numbers are usually found in the brief or detailed view of an article record.

Example: DOI and PMID fields in an Ebscohost Medline with FullText detailed database record:

A narrative review of the research progress and clinical application of platelet-rich plasma. Annals of Palliative Medicine, 10(4),

4823–4829. Cao, Y., Zhu, X., Zhou, R., He, Y., Wu, Z., & Chen, Y. (2021).

DOI and PMID fields in an Ebscohost database record

 

How Do I Access MCC Libraries LibKey.io Tool?

Instructions

1) Go to the A-Z List of Databases. Select the letter "L". Then scroll down to clikc the "LIbKey.io" link.

 

MCC Libraries LbiKey IO homepage

 

2) Enter in a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) URL or a PMID (PubMed Identifier) number then click the "Find Article" button. LibKey.io will quickly search for the article.
 

Libkey IO homepage with DOI entered


3) A window will open providing various options:

  • One option may be links via Unpaywall to access the fulltext article on a publisher's website.
     

Unpaywall links in LibKey io to connect to a fulltext article

 

  • Sometimes a "Library Access Options" link will appear. Clicking the "Library Access Options" link takes you to the library OneSearch tool where you can click "Check for Availability" to access the "Request Full Text" link to automatically request a copy of the article via MCC Libraries Interlibrary Loan service. Note for this step you may be prompted to sign-in to your MCC Network Account with your MCC E-mail username and password.
     
  • Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a network of associated libraries that share resources by lending and borrowing with each other. You will receive a message in your MCC E-mail account notifying you that your Interlibrary Loan request has been completed. Request for articles are usually filled within 48 hours.

 

LibKey io record showing Library Access Options

 

Check for availability and Sign in links in a OneSearch record

 

Request Full Text link in OneSearch record

 

MCC Libraries Interlibrary Loan article request form

 

Accessibility is important to us. While we have made efforts to make our guides as accessible as possible, it is possible that issues could be present. If you are having difficulty accessing content in these guides or if you have any questions about the accessibility of online information posted by the MCC Libraries, please contact us.