VPN (GWireless) & Himmelfarb E-Resources

VPN (GWireless) users who access Himmelfarb Library's electronic resources may be prompted to login to ALADIN in order to access databases, electronic journals, and electronic textbooks.

Normally, VPN (GWireless) users have direct access to all of Himmelfarb Library’s electronic resources with no additional login. The additional ALADIN login is a short-term situation and Himmelfarb Library staff is working to restore normal access conditions.

To securely login to ALADIN, enter your last name and GWid (G#) and use the drop-down menu to select ‘George Washington’. To determine your GWid, you can login to the GWid website or contact the Library’s Reference Desk at 202-994-2850 or library@gwumc.edu.

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.

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