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Remote Access to Library Resources: LibLynx | SSO

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

LibLynx Instructions

Watch our video on registering for LibLynx, see our illustration, or read the instructions below.

The first time you want to access library resources, you will be prompted to register for a LibLynx account. You only need to register once unless your account expires (usually from lack of use). To register for an account:

  1. Access the A-Z Resources Listing on the library web site when not on the Advocate Health - Midwest network or VPN.
  2. Select one of your favorite resources with a padlock icon Padlock icon for library subscribed resources such as AccessMedicine, ClinicalKey or Journals@Ovid.
  3. When the Advocate Aurora Microsoft 365 login appears, sign in with your Advocate Aurora single-sign-on credentials (the same ones you use for Office365 and SharePoint).
  4. Choose your dual authentication mechanism with Duo.
  5. The LibLynx Resource Access 24/7 From Anywhere registration form will appear. Complete the form with four simple answers.
  6. Choose whether you want to stay logged in or not.
  7. You'll be passed through to the resource you selected and you will be able to access all the subscribed content.

Subsequent logins will work the same way except that you will not be prompted to register (step 5). You will only have to register again if your account with LibLynx expires (usually from disuse).

LibLynx Advantages/Disadvantages

A LibLynx account will give you access to library resources with your Advocate Health - Midwest single-sign-on credentials when you are not on the Advocate Health - Midwest network.  

Advantages:

  • LibLynx can be used from anywhere and on any device. You don't have to have any special software to use it.
  • Enables the best use of the BrowZine app, which allows browsing of library journals.
  • Works for virtually all Library subscribed resources.
  • If you are using your personal device which is connected to your printer, you can print articles and other content from library resources easily.
  • Is available to all Advocate Health - Midwest personnel with single-sign-on credentials.

Disadvantages:

  • Does not work for resources not subscribed to by the Library such as UpToDate Lexidrug (formerly Lexicomp) and Dynamic Health which we link to on our website for your convenience.