To access full text, we recommend using the search tools and links provided by the Library on our webpages and in this guide under the Finding Resources tab. This way you will be authenticated (logged-in) and automatically recognised as a member of the University of Bristol.
However, we appreciate that people search and discover resources in a variety of ways, often outside library-mediated routes. So, to help ensure you access our paid-for content from wherever and however you are studying or researching, there are a number of useful options available...
LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that delivers one-click access to full text articles available through Library subscriptions or open access alternatives. It's very easy to install and will save you time.
Once installed, you will be prompted to select an institution. Type 'Bristol' in the box to get a short list and then select 'University of Bristol' to complete the process. That's it!
More information and support is available via our LibKey Nomad webpage.
This site allows you to access journal articles using either the digital object identifier (DOI) or PubMed Identifier (PMID). If the article is available through the Library or via open access you will be able to access the PDF or the article link.
Go to our LibKey.io webpage for more information.
There will often be a link on publisher/service websites (usually top right) that says 'Institutional Login', 'Log in at your home organisation', or simply 'Log in'. Follow the 'UK Federation'/'Shibboleth' route and then search for and select 'University of Bristol'. You will then be directed to the University Single Sign On page. Log in using your UoB username and password. You will then be directed back to the page/service, this time authenticated.
Google Scholar provides a broad search of scholarly literature. It covers multiple disciplines and sources.
Using Google Scholar off campus
To get full-text links in your Google Scholar results, you must first tell Google Scholar that you have access to the University of Bristol library subscriptions by
You will now see 'Get It @ Bristol Univ' links next to items in your Google Scholar results that you can use to access the full-text provided by library subscriptions.
