Appropriate Use Policy

The resources available through Himmelfarb Library's E-Databases/MEDLINE, E-Journals, and E-Texts webpages have been licensed by Himmelfarb Library and/or the George Washington University for use by its faculty, staff and students. In general, these resources permit users to conduct their personal research to support education, research, and clinical practice, and to print or download individual copies of materials.

These resources do not permit users to copy or distribute the contents for any other purpose, to download large portions of the resources, or to re-post the resources on the Internet. By accessing these resources, you agree to abide by Himmelfarb Library's appropriate use policy as well as the policies of the publishers who produce and/or supply the resources. If you have questions regarding appropriate use, please contact Laura Abate at (202) 994-8570 or mlblea@gwumc.edu.

When you access Himmelfarb resources from an off-campus location, you must log in via a secure proxy (Aladin, VPN, or EZ Proxy). You must use your personal login and password only; do not share your login and password with anyone. If you know someone who needs access to Himmelfarb Library, please refer that individual to a Reference Librarian at the Himmelfarb Library User Services Desk at 202-994-2850 or library@gwumc.edu.