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We are thrilled to let you know the GW Writing Center has reopened in online status starting today, Tuesday, March 24th! Writing Center hours for the rest of the Spring 2020 semester will be:

  • Sunday 5PM-10PM EST
  • Monday - Thursday 9AM-9PM EST
  • Friday 9AM-3PM EST

All appointments for the remainder of the semester will be held via Zoom. The Writing Center has used Zoom for distance appointments with GW's online students for the past two years, so Writing Center consultants are already familiar with it. Additionally, all appointments will be 50 minutes to ensure consultants and clients have enough time to get substantive work done.

You can schedule an appointment, chat with a front desk assistant via WebEx, or review their COVID-19 policies on the Writing Center website.

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Students, faculty and staff in GW's SMHS, SON and Milken School of Public Health have full access to the collections and services of the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library online.  Many  major public health and health sciences textbooks are available online to support coursework, plus databases and research tools are accessible to find information and manage citations and bibliographies while audiovisual and multimedia resources support research and education.  The Library regularly offers webinars to teach students how to use these resources.

Himmelfarb librarians are available 64 hours each week, including evenings and weekends, to provide consultations and support via web conference, e-mail, and instant messaging.  Himmelfarb librarians are experienced in conducting systematic reviews and supporting culminating experiences. Students, faculty and staff also have full access to the electronic collections of the University Library.

Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library provides the following resources:

 

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Due to the current upgrade of the George Washington University VPN system, users will be required to update their version of Cisco Anyconnect software to Version 4.5. If you are installing and logging into your GW VPN for the first time the software update will happen automatically after connecting.
Users currently running Cisco Anyconnect version 3.1 may have difficulty upgrading their software version and will need to uninstall the current version of Cisco Anyconnect, and download the current available version located at https://it.gwu.edu/virtual-private-network-vpn.
If you need assistance uninstalling the legacy version of Cisco Anyconnect VPN software or updating to the newest version, please contact the GW IT Support Center at 202-994-4948 or via email at ithelp@gwu.edu for further assistance.
Need help accessing Himmelfarb Library's online collections?  Please consult our step-by-step off-campus access instructions!

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GW Single sign onGW has recently made changes to the sign-on process used by many users to access Himmelfarb Library's online resources.  The updated sign-on now includes  uApprove, which asks users to accept terms of use and consent to have information provided to services accessed using the single sign-on application.   Users should accept the terms of use and consent in order to access Himmelfarb's databases, e-books, and e-journals.
If you have questions, please read more about the changes to single sign-on or contact Laura Abate (leabate@gwu.edu).

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Due to networking connectivity problems, the Himmelfarb Library website is experiencing intermittent short-term outages. The Division of Information Technology is working to restore all connectivity as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience. You may be able to access most of our resources through this link: http://libguides.gwu.edu/medicinedatabases

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GW NetIDChanges to off-campus access to Himmelfarb Library‘s online resources have gone into effect!

Users can now login to library resources using their GW NetID and password.  The GW NetID and password combination is the same combination used to login to GW Email and Blackboard.

Faculty, staff and students who have not already done so should claim a GW NetID.
Users who have forgotten their password may reset their password.

Access our complete off-campus access instructions, or if you have any questions, please contact Laura Abate at leabate@gwu.edu

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unlocked lockAt the end of July 2015, a change to login procedure for off-campus access to Himmelfarb Library's online resources will go into effect.  Currently, users can login via the WRLC Library Services login using a combination of their last name and either their GWid (G#) or GWorld barcode number.

Beginning later this month, users will need to use their GW NetID and password to login via WRLC Library Services.  The GW NetID and password combination is the same combination used to login to GW Email and Blackboard.

All GW students, residents, faculty and staff are eligible for a GW NetID.  If you haven't done so already, please claim your GW NetID.

If you have any questions, please contact me at leabate@gwu.edu

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Computer RepairGW network upgrades to increase security will occur on Saturday, May 23, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 12:00 am.  During this time, users may experience intermittent outages of both Internet access and the following services:

  • VPN
  • Blackboard
  • GW Google Mail Single Sign-On
  • GWeb
  • MyGW Portal

If you need additional information please consult the complete list of affected services or contact the Division of Information Technology at 202-994-GWIT (4948),  ithelp@gwu.edu or IT.GWU.EDU.

Technology assistance is available through the IT Support Center 24 hours a day. Additionally, technology assistance is available at Tech Commons located in the Lower Level of Gelman Library.

Image citation: ShellyS. (2008).  Computer Repair is a Dangerous Job; the Grim Reaper is Always Lurking [Online image].  Available at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/shellysblogger/3003799437/in/photostream/

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Internet Splat MapGW has replaced the existing VPN (Virtual Private Network) access with a new VPN that launched today.  The VPN allows your computer to function as though it is on the GW campus and therefore allows you to access most databases, e-texts, and e-journals without additional logins. The new VPN should provide more stable access to Himmelfarb Library resources and is easy to use, but does represent a change in workflows for users.

Instructions for connection via the VPN (Recommended)

Installation

  1. Download and install the VPN client, Cisco AnyConnect.
  2. The first time you connect type go.vpn.gwu.edu into the box, then click Connect.
  3. Login to VPN with your GW NetID and password (the same login/password that you use for your GWMail or CMail).
  4. Access the Himmelfarb Library website again. You can now access databases, e-texts, and e-journals without any additional logins.

Connecting to the VPN

  1. On your computer, start the program Cisco AnyConnect then select the GW address (go.vpn.gwu.edu) and select Connect.
  2. Login to VPN with your GW NetID and password (the same login/password that you use for your GWMail or CMail).
  3. Additional information:

Himmelfarb Library's alternate means of off-campus access, WRLC Library Services login, will continue to function normally.  Instructions for both VPN and WRLC Library Services are available from Himmelfarb Library's Off-Campus Access instructions.

 

Image citation: Jurvetson, S. (2004) Internet splat map.  Retrieved December 22, 2014 from https://www.flickr.com/photos/jurvetson/916142/in/photostream/

 

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GW HospitalThe Himmelfarb Library webpage as displayed at the George Washington University Hospital is currently available via an alternate Himmelfarb Library webpage.  Our normal webpage for the hospital is experiencing technical issues which we are working to resolve. Via this short term solution, GW Hospital users can continue to access Himmelfarb Library’s databases, e-books, and e-journals.

 

This alternate webpage permits our users at GW Hospital and other authorized locations to access Himmelfarb Library's information resources without logging in to the library's systems.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Laura Abate (leabate@gwu.edu).

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