Storage Guide of Reusable Content

Lean Library is a browser extension that provides access to articles, journals, e-books, databases, and more through UK Libraries. It helps you easily access these resources even if you start your search outside of the UK Libraries' website.

Install the browser extension once for an easier, faster way to access licensed information resources. Once downloaded, select the University of Kentucky to start browsing library content wherever you are studying or researching.

LibKey Nomad consults the UK Libraries holdings data to know if and where an article is available. You can install LibKey Nomad to your browser and access library collections (articles, journals, etc.) within one click. It even works when off campus.

Link to step-by-step written instructions

EndNote Click is a free browser plugin that finds the best available PDF of an academic article while you browse. Behind the scenes, EndNote Click will search open databases and UK Libraries' subscriptions to find the best available paper for you. LibKey Nomad and EndNote Click complement one another. We recommend installing both to your browser.

Link to step-by-step written instructions

Has it been awhile since you've had to develop a research question and a search strategy? Not sure how to navigate UK Libraries' resources?

Consider enrolling in Online Information Literacy, a self-paced course in UK's Canvas which was co-developed by your librarian. The course takes around 40 minutes to complete.

We have also developed Open Academic Research, a self-guided course open to anyone and particularly aimed at budding researches and graduate students. There are a wide variety of self-paced modules to explore in any order, covering topics such as:  

• Discovering your field’s keywords, scholars, and journals  

• Specialized databases and reference sources in your field  

• Selecting journals to consider for submission 

• Incorporating digital media and technology tools into your research 

• Finding and using primary sources  

We also offer Generative AI & Information Literacy, a self-guided course serving as an introduction to evaluating generative AI output using techniques such as lateral reading.

Consider enrolling for free in any or all of these to sharpen your research skills!

Located on the Ground Floor of the King Library Annex, The Stacks is a unique space with specialized equipment, resources, and events dedicated to digital and data-intensive scholarship.

Our librarians offer consultations, instruction, and support services to students and faculty at every stage of the research lifecycle, with expertise encompassing all facets of digital scholarship, including:

• Research data management
• Data applications and visualizations
• Digital humanities
• Digital and open access publishing
• GIS and digital mapping