Lean Library Open
Free version of the browser extension that any students and researchers can download to unlock over 30M+ open access resources – even if their library doesn’t subscribe to Lean Library.
Take your library to your patrons
Lean Library puts your library on your patrons’ shoulder via one easy-to-use extension on their browser. Lean Library simplifies online access to library content and open access alternatives, and embeds library collections and services into the patrons’ workflow – whether they start on Google Scholar, PubMed or beyond.
- Streamlines access to library content and resources, increasing patron usage
- Unlocks access to free content, saving money
- Seamlessly integrated with popular tools like Google Scholar and PubMed
- Brings the library discovery service to patrons’ preferred search tools
- Puts library guidance and instruction on any academic resource or website online
- And more…
Lean Library has a free, basic, upgrade and premium option
Lean Library Access
Our basic offering for libraries that simplifies online access to library content and open access alternatives. As the most comprehensive solution of its kind, Lean Library Access helps libraries drive usage and save money.
Lean Library Workflow for LibGuides
Our upgrade package exclusively for LibGuides customers. On top of Lean Library Access features, Lean Library Worfklow for LibGuides also powers up your LibGuides in your patrons’ workflow.
Lean Library Futures
Our premium new service bringing all of your library into your patrons’ workflows, increasing usage and relevance of your library services and resources. Lean Library Futures has all the features of our other options plus more.
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