Tools to up your research game

news Date published 15 3 2025 , Age 11 days ago

Whether you're a beginner researcher or already a bit of a gun, the Library has a few top research tips.

Top Tip 1. Install the Library Liberty Link app on your mobile device.

The Liberty Link app makes using the Library catalogue easier on your mobile device. Once set up, you can more easily and quickly search the Library catalogue, find resources, reserve/request items, renew and check your loans. Go to the Library Catalogue(external link), sign in (top right) with your NMIT account and then scroll down to find the instructions for how to download, install, then setup the Library Liberty Link app. You will need two devices to set this up - one device other than your mobile device (laptop, PC, tablet), plus your device where you will install the app to scan the setup QR code. The Library team is happy to help you get it up and running.

Top Tip 2. Do you use Google Scholar?

Add NMIT Library Collection to your search results. NMIT full text resources will be identified in your search results. Use the clickable icon to access them.

Top Tip 3. Add the EBSCOhost Passport browser extension to your Chrome or Edge browser.

NMIT full text resources will be identified in your search results. This makes research simpler and full-text access more efficient with dynamic clickable links to full text in virtually any web page where DOIs1 are present. For an overview, see Introducing EBSCOhost Passport(external link) -1 min. video)