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Access library resources from off-campus
To access the library resources from off-campus, go directly to the library website homepage.
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Access UpToDate from Off Campus
When accessing UpToDate from off campus, you will need to use your ePass/Penn State Health login credentials. Once you have advanced past the Duo authentication, you will see a screen that asks you to create an account. YOU DO NOT NEED TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT. To proceed click the light blue link just above the first name box that says “continue with your search.” You will then be directed to UpToDate.
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Find a journal article if I have the citation for it
There are 3 ways to access full text journal articles through the library website:
- Look up the journal title on our Journal List and navigate to the volume and issue you need
- Access PubMed through the library website and use the GET IT! button
- If the library does not have access to the full text of an article use Interlibrary Loan
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Find a print book, ebook, DVD, or other item
Search the University Libraries catalog by title, author, or keyword to find thousands of items owned by Penn State University Libraries.
Request books and other materials for free from other Penn State library collections for your work, education or leisure needs and have them sent to the Harrell Health Sciences Library for you to check out using the “I Want It” request button in the University Libraries catalog.You will receive an email when the materials arrive.
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Get items from other PSU Libraries
Request books and other materials for free from other Penn State library collections for your work, education or leisure needs and have them sent to the Harrell Health Sciences Library for you to check out using the “I Want It” request button in the University Libraries catalog.
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Get items PSU libraries do not own
If you are a student, faculty, or staff member at Penn State Hershey,
- Visit the Interlibrary Loan webpage
- Click the “log in” link at the top of the page and log in with your Penn State Access ID and two factor authentication
- Complete a one-time-only contact form (for individuals who have never used this service)
- Describe the item you need
- Most of the time your request will be provided free of charge by one of our partner libraries. However, if the library providing the item charges us, then we must pass that charge on to you. If you do not wish to pay for the item, select “free only” in the account number field, and we will cancel the order if charges arise
You will receive an email message when your requested item arrives.
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Penn State Access ID
- On and off campus access available
- Looks like xyz50002
- Authentication Page for off campus access
- Change Access ID password, set/update security questions
- Locked out of Access ID: go to Penn State Password Management if have set security questions to reset password automatically or call IS Service Desk at 833-577-HELP (4357)
- Penn State Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
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Penn State Health Access ID (ePass)
- Previously called ePass ID
- On and off campus access available
- Looks like: jsmith7 (First initial plus last name)
- Authentication Page for off campus access for all faculty, staff, and students:
In the first box, type :
Your_PennStateHealth_AccessID (without @pennstatehealth.psu.edu)
i.e., jsmith7 - Self Service Password Reset (on PSH Secure Network)
- Locked out of your account (on and off campus): Call PSH Service Desk at 833-577-HELP (4357).
- Penn State Health Duo Enrollment
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Get items PSU libraries do not own
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Get items from other PSU Libraries
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Find a journal article if I have the citation for it
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Access UpToDate from Off Campus