UBC Library users can now use Library Access, a browser extension that provides seamless access to UBC Library subscriptions from anywhere on the web.
The extension, which requires a ‘once only’ installation, automatically detects when users are on a website that contains content the library subscribes to and allows access without having to visit the library website first.
If the content is not accessible, the extension will automatically check for open-access versions.
For Barbara Sobol, Undergraduate Services Librarian at UBCO, the browser extension is making research easier and more intuitive for her students. “For many students, Google is often the most logical place to start,” she says, “This tool prevents them from having to fragment their research between what is accessible through the library and what is available through other sources like government websites etc. It allows them to explore the full scope of sources more easily.”
Library Access is available for most frequently used browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari and Microsoft Edge.
Visit the Library guide for FAQs and tips for troubleshooting.