Getting Started With Library Resources

  Get Your UW NetID and Password

Your UW NetID is your personal network identification giving you access to UW computing services and library resources such as:

• MyUW and email
• Catalyst Tools (teaching tools)
• Off-campus access to restricted resources through the Libraries Proxy Service
• Desktop delivery of articles
• ERes, The UW Libraries electronic course reserves system

It will also let you:

• Reserve a group study room
• Manage your library account, e.g. renew books
• Place requests and holds from the Libraries Catalog or WorldCat local
• Use computer workstations in the library
• Access wireless connections on campus

  Connect from Off-Campus

Most online resources, including databases, e-journals, and textbooks, are restricted (indicated with a lock icon ) and are available only to current UW students, staff, and faculty members. "Connecting to UW Restricted Online Resources" explains the steps for accessing these resources from off-campus using the Off-Campus Access links on HealthLinks pages or the proxy bookmarklet.

For information on usage restrictions for eresources, see the "Electronic Resources Usage Guidelines."

  Explore HealthLinks

HealthLinks is your starting point. Bookmark it today! It provides quick access to:

• Toolkits: role-specific, selected collections of links to resources
• PubMed: the premier database to journal articles in the health sciences. (This link takes you to a specially configured version of PubMed allowing ready access to UW licensed full text)
• "How To" pages to help you find and use information
• Ask Us form to get more information or ask questions

  Visit the Health Sciences Library

The Health Sciences Library is located in T-334 of the Health Sciences Building, with wireless connectivity, computer classrooms, and drop-in computers with a variety of software. Research and Information Services are also provided at Harborview Medical Center. Other UW Libraries are available as well.

  Contact Your Library Liaison

Library Liaisons are your friendly, live connections to the Health Sciences Libraries. Liaisons share information about library collections, services, department-specific resources, procedures for requesting new materials, and support the teaching, clinical, and research needs of each department. Contact your liaison today!