Remote Access to Library Resources: LibLynx | SSO

LibLynx enables library users to access subscription content when they are working off-network, such as on a personal device or when connected to a guest network. To ensure secure access, LibLynx utilizes Advocate Health Single Sign-On (SSO) credentials to verify that users are authorized to use library resources.

When accessing resources from outside the Advocate Health network, users who click on links provided on the library's website will be prompted to sign into LibLynx using their Advocate Health SSO credentials. This authentication process ensures that only authorized individuals are able to access the subscription content remotely.

View a one-page PDF that explains how LibLynx works on the Advocate Health - Midwest Library's website.

View a short video demonstrating how LibLynx works.

Or follow these instructions. 

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 list on the library web site while off-network.
2. Select one of your favorite resources with a padlock icon  such as AccessMedicine, ClinicalKey or Journals@Ovid.
3. When the Advocate Health Microsoft 365 login appears, sign in with your Advocate Health SSO 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). 

A LibLynx account will give you access to library resources with your Advocate Health SSO credentials when you are not on-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 teammates with SSO credentials.

Disadvantages:

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