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New for 2024: Health Information @ Himmelfarb Scope Change to Expand Results

We’ve changed Health Information @ Himmelfarb to increase the visibility of content from other Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC) libraries. The new default search scope of  "Articles + GW & Consortium Catalog" includes print books and physical items from WRLC libraries including Gelman Library, American University libraries, Georgetown University libraries, and other academic libraries in the DC metro area.

We will evaluate this change in Spring 2024 to decide whether to continue with the new configuration or return to the previous default search behavior. Your feedback will help us make the decision that is most helpful to you, our users.

Health Information @ Himmelfarb

Health Information @ Himmelfarb is a one search service that provides access to collections and library resources at Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library. It can also search the collections of the other GW libraries and the Washington Research Libraries Consortium (i.e. Georgetown University, American University, Catholic University, etc.). 

At GW, all library patrons have been assigned to a home library. If you are in the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Milken Institute School of Public Health, or the School of Nursing, your home library is the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library  

What does this mean for you?

Health Information @ Himmelfarb Search  Bar

FAQs

Do I need to login to Health Information @ Himmelfarb to get access to all materials?

  • From on-campus locations, you will see all available search results without logging in.
  • From off-campus locations, most search results are displayed regardless of login.  However, Scopus search results are displayed only for users logged in to Health Information @ Himmelfarb or logged into the VPN.

Why should I login to Health Information @ Himmelfarb?

  • To see what library items you have checked out and renew them.
  • To submit requests for document delivery including Consortium Loan Service and Documents2Go requests.  
  • To see results that include Scopus records when searching from off-campus locations.  ​

 

Can I use the Gelman Library?

  • Online materials: yes.  Himmelfarb Library users can still search the Gelman Library collection and access Gelman Library electronic full-text articles and books - and vice versa.   You do not need to login to the search tool to access online books and journal articles.
  • Print/physical materials: yes. Himmelfarb users can also obtain holdings and call number location for items in Gelman's Library's print and physical collection, and will be able to check these materials out at the Gelman Library Circulation Desk.
  • WRLC holdings: no, but you may request these materials via Himmelfarb Library. For materials owned by WRLC libraries, users will see the 'Check for available services' label along with a login request.  To request these materials, users must login to the search system for their home library and then submit the Consortium Loan Service request for the item.    

 

Gelman Library/Burns Library is my home library.  Can I use the Himmelfarb Library?

  • Online materials: yes.  All GW affiliates can still search the Himmelfarb Library collection and access Himmelfarb Library electronic full-text articles and books.   You do not need to login to the search tool to access online books and journal articles.
  • Print/physical materials: yes. Gelman/Burns users can also obtain holdings and call number location for items in Himmelfarb Library's print and physical collection.  Due to Himmelfarb Library's access policy, most Gelman/Burns users should contact Circulation to arrange to pick-up materials; please contact Kathy Lyons (202-994-1829) or Catherine Sluder (202-994-9453). 
  • Search results including Scopus: yes.  Scopus is one of many resources included in Health Information @ Himmelfarb searches.  Scopus results are included in search results for on-campus users, users logged into Health Information @ Himmelfarb, and off-campus users accessing via the VPN
  • WRLC holdingsno, but you may request these materials via your home library.  For materials owned by WRLC libraries, users will see the 'Check for available services' label along with a login request.  To request these materials, users must submit the request from their home library.    

 

I'm a GWSPH undergraduate student - should I use Himmelfarb Library or Gelman Library?

You may use either (or both!) libraries to access online books and journal articles.  To see your account information including checkouts and place document delivery and Consortium Loan Service requests, you should login to your home library:

  • For undergraduate students who have declared a public health major, Himmelfarb Library will be your 'home' library and you will be able to login to the Health Information @ Himmelfarb search tool. 
  • For undergraduate students taking a public health course without declaring a public major, Gelman Library will be your 'home' library and you will be able to login to the search tool on the Gelman Library webpage

How do I sign in?

  1. Access Himmelfarb Library and then enter a search in the Health Information @ Himmelfarb search box or go directly to http://himmelfarb.gwu.edu/catalog/.  
  2. Click on Sign In in the upper right corner of the Health Information @ Himmelfarb screen.
  3. Enter your GW UserID (userid@gwu.edu) and password.

 

Logging into GW Resources

Logging into GW Resources

General Guidelines

You can login to most GW resources (e.g. email, Blackboard, library, GW Box, etc.) with your GW UserID and password. Your UserID will look different depending on if you created your GW account before or after May 22, 2022.

Timetable UserID Email Address
Accounts created before May 22, 2022

An ID you provided when you claimed your account

Example: jdoe3

Your full email address is your UserID followed by "@gwmail.gwu.edu" (students) or "@email.gwu.edu" (faculty/staff).

"UserID@gwu.edu" can be used as a short form of your email address.

Example: jdoe3@email.gwu.edu (faculty/staff), jdoe6@gwmail.gwu.edu (student)

Accounts created after May 22, 2022

Same as GWID

Example: G12345678

Firstname.Lastname, followed by "@gwmail.gwu.edu" (students) or "@email.gwu.edu" (faculty/staff). In cases where multiple individuals share the same first and last name, a number will be added to the last name.

"FirstName.Lastname@gwu.edu / FirstName.Lastname#@gwu.edu" can be used as a short form of your email address.

Example: Jane.Doe@email.gwu.edu (faculty/staff), John.Doe6@gwmail.gwu.edu (student)

Regardless of your UserID/Email Address style, there may be minor variations in login depending on the service. Here are some of the most common setups to be aware of:

Service Login With:
Most resources (using GW single sign-on)

Your UserID followed by "@gwu.edu"

Examples: jdoe3@gwu.edu (legacy accounts), G12345678@gwu.edu (new accounts)

Google resources (GSuite, Gmail)

Your long-form email address: "@email.gwu.edu" (faculty/staff) or "@gwmail.gwu.edu" (students)

Examples: jdoe3@email.gwu.edu (legacy staff)
Jane.Doe@email.gwu.edu (new staff)
jdoe6@gwmail.gwu.edu) (legacy students)
John.Doe6@gwmail.gwu.edu (new students)

Select resources
Himmelfarb Documents2Go

Your UserID

Examples: jdoe3 (legacy accounts), G12345678 (new accounts)

2-Step Authentication

Most GW resources now require you to enable a secondary method of authentication on your account for security. Current options include an authenticator app, text message, or automated phone call. For more information see the GW IT page on Two-Step Authentication.

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More questions?

Location: 
Get help at the Reference Desk, 1st floor, Himmelfarb Library.

Reference Desk Phone: 
(202) 994-2850

Circulation Desk Phone: 
(202) 994-2962 (open 24 hours)

Email: 
himmelfarb@gwu.edu

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