Navigate to your preferred search engine (ex. Google, Amazon.com, etc.)
Search for articles or eBooks as you normally would, and the extension will notify you when the library can give you free access to an article or eBook.
Click on the pop-up link to navigate to a library webpage and access your content.
Common Questions
Does Lean Library tell me if we have access to physical books?
If we own the ebook, Lean Library will offer you the chance to search for the corresponding book on paper. To be sure, visit the library catalog directly.
Can Lean Library tell me if we have access to a different version of a book?
No, Lean Library connects you to the specific copy of the book that you are searching for. It cannot find older or newer versions of that book.
Will Lean Library automatically turn on?
Yes, it will show a pop-up box on the top right-hand side of your browser when it has located an item in our collection. It will work better if you sign in first at my.openathens.net and leave that tab open while you are searching for research articles and e-books.
Can Lean Library give me access to newspaper articles?
It may direct you to newspapers that we subscribe to, but it may not locate specific articles. This behavior is because newspaper articles do not have a unique identifier, such as a DOI or ISBN.
How do I hide Lean Library when I'm done researching?
