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Remote Access to Library Resources: Epic

Learn how to get access to Advocate Health - Midwest Library resources when working remotely, or off the institutional network.

Please Note

Remote access to library resources via Web Links in Epic will no longer be available after December 14, 2024 when Epic is migrated to an Epic-hosted instance.

If you have SSO credentials for Advocate Health - Midwest Region, use LibLynx for remote access. 

If you do not have SSO credentials, but you have a Network ID and access to the Advocate or Aurora StoreFront, see these instructions.

Epic Advantages/Disadvantages

Teammates can connect to library resources after logging into Epic. Web Links in Epic provide access to popular library resources and the Library homepage. 

Please note: Health Information Technology (HIT) supports Epic and can assist with Epic problems. If you need help logging into Epic remotely, call 630-990-7000 (IL) or 414-647-3520 (WI) for help. You can also search the Service Now knowledge base for answers to common questions. 

 

Advantages:

  • Provides a method for accessing library resources remotely for clinicians who don't have Advocate Health - Midwest single-sign-on or VPN credentials, but who do have access to Epic.
  • The links are in the environment that clinicians are most familiar with.

Disadvantages:

  • Printing can be challenging or impossible when using library resources through Web Links.
  • The Library website might open in Internet Explorer, which is not a preferred browser. You may have to switch your web browser to Chrome or Edge.
  • Only accessible to those with Epic credentials.

Epic Instructions

Connect to Web Links which is available from the Epic/Tools menu and then click on "Advocate Health - Midwest Library." 

Epic Web Links screenshot