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Lean Library

A library-approved tool to unlock access to academic papers.

Users200KCurrent public install base
Rating3.4Store average score
Reviews142Public review volume
Manifest versionV3Extension platform version
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Providing an uninterrupted research rhythm

Lean Library is a free end-to-end research tool that brings your library’s services and resources directly into your research workflow, no matter where you start your research. Whether you are discovering and accessing academic content or saving references, Lean Library puts your library right at the heart of every research journey. Instantly and legally unlock millions of academic articles, eBooks, and open access content, avoid paywalls, and receive customised guidance from your library. Save references, highlight and annotate content, get journal alerts, and build information literacy skills with article retraction alerts and trust ratings—all from within your browser.

Ready to start using Lean Library?

Install the extension, select your institution and begin researching! Even if you aren’t

affiliated with an institution, you can still get quick and seamless redirection to open access materials absolutely free by downloading the extension and selecting Lean Library Open as your library.

Please note, the Lean Library browser extension works together with Lean Library

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Store average score3.4Chrome Web Store aggregate rating, including ratings without synced review text
Synced text average3.1Average computed only from synced review bodies below
Reviews with text103Synced review bodies
Total ratings / reviews142Chrome Web Store public rating/review count

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Huw Sandaver2024年8月27日
5

Lean Library is a fantastic tool for serendipitous discovery of library resources and for enhancing the library experience in general. With it's integration with Google Scholar and other academic sites, its a great time saver and accessibility tool that I would recommend any student or researcher who wants to add an additional asset to their research workflow.

Version 2024.18.0Language en
2 helpful · 1 not helpful
Chris Yates2024年7月30日
5

The LEAN Library browser extension is an invaluable tool for staff, researchers and students. Its ability to provide seamless access to academic resources, coupled with its user-friendly interface and broad compatibility, makes it a must-have for anyone involved in scholarly research.

Version 2024.13.0Language en
2 helpful · 0 not helpful
Nije Eleven2024年7月26日
4

Great extension to help me find my library content if available, just click the link popup. So convenient!

Version 2024.12.2Language en
2 helpful · 0 not helpful
Jenny McNally2024年7月22日
5

Lean Library is a great extension which helps our users get to library content more easily. We get positive feedback from our users and from library staff. Personally I find it really handy for getting access to articles etc and it cuts out lots of clicks!

Version 2024.12.2Language en
3 helpful · 0 not helpful
Marcel Broekarts2024年7月19日
4

The Lean Library extension is an essential tool for any researcher or student. This handy browser extension simplifies and speeds up access to academic resources via the university library. With a single click, you can access scholarly articles and e-books.

Version 2024.11.0Language en
2 helpful · 0 not helpful
Peter van Boheemen2024年7月16日
4

Wanneer je universiteits- of hoge school bibliotheek dit ondersteunt is deze extensie heel handig. Het brengt je automatisch naar een gelicenseerde versie van een artikel in een elektronisch tijdschrift, wanneer jouw bibliotheek daar een abonnement op heeft, daarnaast kan de extensie ook verwijzen naar Open Access versies, wanneer de bibliotheek geen abonnement heeft op een bepaald tijdschrift. Waneer jouw bibliotheek wat tijd heeft gestopt in de ondersteuning van dit product kan deze extensie ook op andere momenten handige tips geven bij het zoeken naar wetenschappelijk informatie op het Internet.

Version 2024.11.0Language nl
3 helpful · 0 not helpful
Veerle Kerstens2024年7月16日
5

Lean Library is a handy tool that allows our library to easily give access to the licensed e-resources of the institution, on every website and from every location. When Lean Library is installed, the extension detects whether you have access to the the content you encounter or not and simplifies the process of getting access to e-resources off-campus. A pop-pup hands you all necessary information where needed. For KU Leuven users, more information on this tool is available at: https://bib.kuleuven.be/english/collections-access-borrowing/access-to-e-resources/lean-library/leanlibrary. Show less

Version 2024.11.0Language en
2 helpful · 0 not helpful
Sarah Stalder2024年7月12日
5

For many of our licensed products, customers aren’t aware that the content is available to them because the university library purchased and prepared it The Lean Library browser extension makes this transparent and gives the University Library greater visibility. If a researcher is not logged in to the university network, a helpful pop-up message appears indicating that content is available by logging in. If Lean Library can find an Open Access version for a resource that isn’t available in full text in the library, the pop-up links to the Open Access version. The assist messages can also be used to provide helpful research aids or other information. Lean Library is a very helpful browser extension for finding and providing access to resources, increasing the visibility of the university library and providing helpful information to researchers.

Version 2024.11.0Language en
2 helpful · 0 not helpful
John Garrison2024年7月9日
5

Lean Library is a great way to help student and faculty researchers conduct research efficiently, even when not on campus. Installing and using the extension is easy, saves users time, and makes sure they aren't missing out on important research!

Version 2024.10.1Language en
2 helpful · 0 not helpful
Celsky Tatel2024年7月2日
4

Very helpful tool to discover the library e-resources as well as ease of access to our databases, additional features for citation is also a good aspect of the tool. We ar hoping to increase usage of online resources via Lean Library Access.

Version 2024.10.0Language en
1 helpful · 0 not helpful