Integration of LibKey with Moara's AI Research Tools
In a significant advancement in academic research capabilities, Third Iron, LLC and Moara, LLC have unveiled a new integration between LibKey and the moara.io platform. This collaboration is designed to enhance the research experience for institutional users by facilitating seamless access to a wealth of full-text academic articles.
The Power of moara.io
Moara.io is an innovative AI-driven research tool that empowers scholars to intelligently navigate millions of academic papers. It enables users to automatically extract vital insights, construct project-focused databases, and produce comprehensive literature reviews. By integrating Third Iron's LibKey into this platform, users can access academic articles with unparalleled efficiency.
What Is LibKey?
LibKey is a service provided by Third Iron that ensures rapid and reliable access to library-subscribed documents and Open Access articles. With this integration, moara.io users who have subscriptions to relevant journals can, with a single click, obtain full-text peer-reviewed articles. This feature dramatically streamlines the process of compiling literature reviews, saving researchers valuable time.
Enhanced Features for Researchers
The integration also allows researchers to interact with academic papers in a more organized manner. They can compile findings in a structured table format and perform systematic reviews with ease. Additionally, LibKey notifies users if the articles being accessed have been retracted or if they carry an expression of concern, thus ensuring integrity in research. This transparency is crucial in academia, where citation of accurate and reliable sources is paramount.
Commitment to Improving Research Processes
The decision to integrate these two innovative services comes from a strong mutual aim to enhance the speed and reliability of research operations. The collaboration reflects a growing demand from the academic community—libraries, publishers, and researchers alike—for more sophisticated AI research tools. These tools must adhere to high standards concerning security, privacy, accessibility, and resource integration consistent with contemporary technology.
John Seguin, President and co-founder of Third Iron, emphasized, “Moara.io is creating a better way for researchers to manage their literature reviews by extracting key metadata fields. Our integration helps them access necessary articles without barriers.”
Furthermore, John Frechette, co-founder and CEO of Moara, highlighted, “Integrating LibKey aligns perfectly with our vision for moara.io. It serves not just as a research finder but as a comprehensive research assistant that integrates seamlessly into the daily routines of professionals such as librarians and researchers.”
Availability for Users
The LibKey integration is officially live, marking a new era for moara.io users associated with participating libraries. This technological advancement is set to significantly enhance the research workflows of scholars across various disciplines, bridging traditional research methods with cutting-edge AI technologies.
About Third Iron, LLC
Founded in 2011, Third Iron is at the forefront of information technology services aimed at benefiting libraries and their patrons. Their innovative offerings, including LibKey and BrowZine, are utilized by researchers in over 1,800 institutions around the globe, spanning corporate, governmental, and academic landscapes.
About Moara, LLC
Moara LLC, based in Arlington, Virginia, is a startup dedicated to revolutionizing scientific research. Their platform, moara.io, is committed to modernizing literature reviews by integrating modern technologies and methodologies for various types of research, including academic and industrial settings.
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