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AADS 215: Introduction to Black Social and Cultural Traditions

This is a research guide designed to support the final project for Introduction to Black Social and Cultural Traditions.

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LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that makes off-campus searching easier. While searching, you can quickly see which articles are available to you through UWM Libraries.

Getting Started
  • Install the LibKey Nomad extension on your browser 
  • Search for and select University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from the list of institutions
    • The LibKey Nomad icon will appear in the top right of your browser window
  • Start your search
    • When you are on a page where you can download an article, the LibKey Nomad button will appear in the bottom left of your browser
Watch the video below to learn more and see how to install LibKey Nomad on your computer.

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