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ReadCube: How do I use ReadCube?

Using ReadCube for quick access to Nature journals and as a citation manager

For quick access to Nature journals

  1. Find the desired journal in the library's e-journals list or in the library catalog. (Note: Not all Nature journals are made available via the ReadCube platform.)journal that's available via readcube
     
  2. Navigate to the desired article on the journal site, and click the button labeled "Vew Enhanced PDF."
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  3. Click "Sign up/Log in" and either log in with a ReadCube account you have already set up, or create an account. Be sure to use your usu.edu or aggiemail.usu.edu email address.
  4. Choose an access model: 48-hour Rental or Cloud Access—both made available via the ReadCube website or app—or download a full, DRM-free PDF.
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    Read more about each option by clicking them on the download screen. (If these options have prices listed, please verify that the journal is in the list of included titles.)
    Note: The Library will pay behind the scenes, so the article will be free for you. But please note that the three options are listed in order of expense with PDF costing the most, so we encourage you to try the other access options and choose what best suits your needs.
  5. View the article online or using the ReadCube desktop or mobile application. (See section below for more details.)

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