Tools

Found a useful article online or e-book but unable to access the full text? Someone sent you a link but it only brings you to the abstract?

For NTU Staff/Students and other authorized users, NTU Library provides 2 tools to access the full text:

• Library Access Extension - A desktop browser extension which shows a popup on webpages and indicates if the e-resource is subscribed by NTU Library, whether it can be accessed elsewhere and provides further guidance if needed.
• Full Text @NTU Library Bookmark - A desktop/mobile browser bookmark which allows users to easily click through to e-resources if subscribed by NTU Library.

For more information about how to use the respective tools, simple click on the respective tabs below

Note: Final access to Full Text is still limited by the user group. NTU Staff/Students would have access to all subscribed e-resources while other groups would have more limited access.

• Library Access Extension

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  The Library Access Extension works in the background while you're browsing in publisher websites or pages with an article or e-book. After which, it actively prompts you when you have access to the content or provides further guidance on how to access it.
  
  
  
  

  Steps

  ​Go to Lean Library Click on the relevant browser image to download and install the extension Select Allow or Add, depending on browser type (If you are off campus) A new window would open. Select your Library as Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Once installed, Lean Library will alert you when you have immediate access to full-text content. It will also provide an Open Access version if one is available when content is not available via our subscription

   
  Notes:

  • If you encounter any difficulties, please contact us.



• ​Full Text @NTU Library Bookmark

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  As of 25 June 2019, we have migrated our access gateway. Please delete your existing FullText@NTU Bookmark in your browser and install the updated version to get access to full text articles subscribed by NTU Library.
  When prompted to login with your NTU account while using the bookmark, do not include the domain. Eg. For "student/tahtek", just use "tahtek".
  Tip: If you're experiencing constant errors when accessing e-resources in Chrome browser, you may need to clear your cookies for "All Time". This should be a one-time task.

  Below are the simple steps you can take to install Full Text @NTU Library Bookmark on your preferred web browser. Once installed, whenever you find yourself on a page that only shows the article abstract or asks for a login or payment, simply click on the Full Text bookmark in your browser and the page will be reloaded with the full text option (if we subscribe to that journal/book).
  
  
  

  Web Browsers​	Steps
  ​ Safari / Chrome / Firefox	​ Ensure that you have enabled the Bookmarks Bar on your browser.​  Drag and drop Full Text @NTU Library to your browser's toolbar.
  Internet Explorer	​ Ensure that you have enabled the Favourites Bar on your browser. If you have not, right click the menu bar and check the box Favourites Bar. Right click Full Text @NTU Library, select Add to Favourites and Create in Favourites Bar.
  ​ Microsoft Edge	​Sorry, this is currently not supported. However you can still access full text articles if you use NTU OneSearch, Google Scholar (Find It@NTU) or access via the Databases page.
  ​For Mobile Devices - Apple OS	Bookmark this page in your mobile device's browser by clicking on the Star icon if using Chrome Mobile Browser or the Share icon and then Add Bookmark if using Safari Mobile Browser. The bookmark title will be "Tools" but you can edit the name of the bookmark to reflect "Full Text @NTU Library".  Copy the link below, then edit the bookmark to change the URL address for the saved bookmark to: javascript:void(location.href=%22https://remotexs.ntu.edu.sg/user/login?dest=%22+location.href) Tap "Done" to save the bookmark. When you want to access the full text of an article, tap on the bookmark. You can also search for Full Text @NTU using the address bar and tap on it.
  For Mobile Devices - Android OS	Bookmark this page in your mobile device's browser by clicking on the 3 dots on the top right and Star icon if using Chrome Mobile Browser. The bookmark title will be "Tools" but you can edit the name of the bookmark to reflect "Full Text @NTU Library".  Copy the link below, then edit the bookmark to change the URL address for the saved bookmark to: javascript:void(location.href=%22https://remotexs.ntu.edu.sg/user/login?dest=%22+location.href) Tap "Done" to save the bookmark. When you want to access the full text of an article, search for Full Text @NTU using the address bar and tap on the bookmark.

   
  Useful Tips:

  • For materials not available via NTU Library, you may wish to recommend to us or use our Document Delivery and Inter-Library Loan service (more details here).
  • If you encounter any difficulties, please contact us.