Fast access to information in clinical settings

When you're working in a hospital or clinic setting, you may not have the option of using VPN (GWireless) for off-campus access due to a 'locked-down' computer system. However, you can still get rapid access to the information that you need. You can simply select the database, e-text, or e-journal which you would like to use by clicking on its link on the Himmelfarb homepage, and, when prompted, login using your last name and GWid (G#).

Here's an example of how this works if you want to access MDConsult:

1. Access Himmelfarb Library webpage.
2. In the 'Quick Links' area of the webpage, locate the link for MDConsult and click on it.
3. If you're at an off-campus location, an ALADIN login screen will appear. Simply enter your last name and GWid (G#) and choose 'George Washington' from the drop-down menu, then click on 'Go'.
4. MDConsult will display on the screen and you will have full access.

This method of off-campus access also works for other databases which are listed on the MDConsultE-Databases webpage, and electronic textbooks which are found on the E-Texts webpage. It also works for nearly all of Himmelfarb Library's 2,400+ electronic journals listed on the E-Journals webpage.

If you have any questions regarding off-campus access, please consult our Off-Campus / Wireless Access instructions, or ask us.