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Use Lean Library to access the online library everywhere & anytime

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February 28, 2025

Do you often search for publications using Google Scholar or other search tools? And do you often search for publications when you are not on campus? With Lean Library, you can easily access digital library resources, even when you are off-campus. The tool notifies you when WUR Library provides access to a publication.

What is Lean Library?

Lean Library is a tool that provides quick and easy access to subscribed online resources such as databases and e-journals, as well as to open access publications. You can download the browser extension for free to access the Library’s resources when you are off-campus.

First install the plugin, then select Wageningen University & Research from the list of libraries.

How does it work?

  • The browser extension will show a pop-up message when you are on a publisher's website with licenced material.
  • You can then click the access button and login with your WUR account.
  • The extension will search for alternative, legal ways to get the full text, including Open Access, if the Library doesn't have a subscription.
  • The Lean Library browser extension works on desktops and laptops only and is available for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari and iOS. The extension is no longer available for Internet Explorer (IE). 

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