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Due to strict licensing agreements with publishers, most electronic library resources such as databases, full text electronic journals and textbooks, as well as other online services are restricted to Â鶹AV students, faculty, and staff.

As a result, only people who are individually affiliated with Â鶹AV as a faculty or staff member, student, or medical resident are authorized to access Â鶹AV Library e-resources from off campus.

Anyone working in the affiliated hospitals who is not authorized to access Â鶹AV Library e-resources has several options available to them:

• They can access e-resources licensed for use by their hospital and/or unit.
• They can request Â鶹AV Library materials via their hospital's inter-library loan service.
• They can access Â鶹AV Library e-resources when they are on Â鶹AV’s downtown or Macdonald campuses, either by or by using one of the computer workstations located any of the Â鶹AV Library’s branches.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.ÌýÌýÌý How do I know if I am authorized to have access to Â鶹AV Library e-resources?

You are authorized if you are individually affiliated with Â鶹AV as a faculty or staff member, a student, or a medical resident.

2.ÌýÌýÌý How do authorized users access Â鶹AV Library e-resources from hospital computers?

Authorized users will be able to access e-resources from hospital computers by authenticating through EZproxy.

To access Â鶹AV Library e-resources using EZproxy, use the links available on the Health, biological sciences subject guides.

For more information on EZproxy, see: EZproxy FAQ.

3.ÌýÌýÌý Will authorized users be required to log in to access Â鶹AV Library e-resources even while on campus?

Any individual who is on campus (downtown or Macdonald) will be able to access Library e-resources without having to authenticate with EZproxy, either by connecting to the Â鶹AV wired or wireless network, or by using computer workstations located in the Library.

4.ÌýÌýÌý Will authentication be required each time an authorized user goes to the Â鶹AV Library suite of e-resources or will authorized users be required to log in for each individual e-resource they wish to access?

Yes, authentication is required, but only one log-in per browser session will be needed in order to access any of the Â鶹AV Library e-resources. For more information, see: EZproxy FAQ.

5.ÌýÌýÌý Doesn't this impact our services?

Non-Â鶹AV users at affiliated hospitals have access to a number of databases provided by the hospital. Library users also have full support of the hospital librarians and can request articles and other resources through inter-library loan.

6.ÌýÌýÌý Could coverage not be extended to the hospitals?

The licensing agreements in place are consistent with institutions across North America. An extension of coverage would cost millions of dollars.

7.ÌýÌýÌý How does it work at other hospitals and universities?

Hospitals typically pay fees to get access to electronic resources – usually via a consortium – and do not have access to all the e-resources of the university.

8. I am individually affiliated with Â鶹AV (faculty, staff, student, or resident) but haven't set up my email account. What do I do next?

If you have Â鶹AV credentials, please review the detailed instructions below. They outline how to activate your Â鶹AV email address, as well as how to set up an automatic forward to another preferred account that you use on a daily basis, if desired.

STEP 1 - Â鶹AV ID Number
You must have your 9-digit (numeric) Â鶹AV ID number on hand. If you do not remember your Â鶹AV ID number, please contact the administrator in your particular division to whom Â鶹AV has sent your ID information.

STEP 2 - Email Activation
Information on how to activate a Â鶹AV email account may be found .
Please note that only you can request email activation since it involves the use of your Â鶹AV ID number and your confidential Personal Information Number (PIN).

STEP 3 - Email Redirection
If you prefer to use another email address, then you should arrange to have your Â鶹AV email redirected to this other address. Information on how to change the delivery destination of a Â鶹AV email address may be found .

For further information: If you need these processes, contact the IT Service Desk at 514-398-3398. You will need your Â鶹AV ID number when you call.