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OA Tools - Browser Plugins for Finding Free Full Text

There are a number of Open Access Tools available as browser extensions/plugins that will facilitate access to free, complete, legal Open Access full text articles and journals. Please note that these plugins are developed and maintained by third-party groups and your use of them is governed by their terms of service.

Unpaywall This link opens in a new window
When you’re viewing an article page, the Unpaywall padlock icon appears on the right-hand side of your screen, green if freely available, grey if not. Click on the padlock to download a PDF of the article. Works in Chrome and Firefox.
Open Access Button This link opens in a new window
When you’re viewing an article page, click on the Open Access Button icon in your toolbar to download a PDF of the article. If unavailable, the OA Button helps you send a request for access to the author. Works in Chrome and Firefox.
Library Extension This link opens in a new window
When you're searching in Amazon, Goodreads, or other sites for finding books, the Library Extension tells you whether a book is available in your local library. Works in Chrome and Firefox.
Google Scholar Button This link opens in a new window
When you’re viewing an article page, click on the Google Scholar button in your toolbar. If you can download the article for free, there will be a link to the PDF in a pop-up dialog box. Works in Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
EndNote Click (formerly Kopernio) This link opens in a new window
This free browser extension connects you to our own library subscriptions, as well as open source articles, so you can access high-quality PDFs and full-text articles. Works in Chrome and Firefox.
Watch ITS TipUp: Avoid Article Paywalls with EndNote Click