Emory alumni are eligible for lifetime library privileges for our print collection. Alumni also may use the computers in the Learning Commons at Woodruff Library. Please see the Library Service Desk on Level 2 for access. There is no remote access to our electronic resources for alumni.
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What digital resources do Emory University alumni have remote access to?
Emory University alumni have remote access to a select number of premium digital resources. Nearly all of the Libraries licensed digital resources can be accessed off campus by connecting to them through Databases@Emory or eJournals@Emory.
How do I access library resources off-campus?
Nearly all of the Libraries licensed digital resources can be accessed off campus by connecting to them through Databases@Emory or eJournals@Emory. When connecting you will be asked to agree to the Emory Libraries Resources Terms of Use by logging in with your Emory NetID and password (see screenshot below).
How do I get to Emory Healthcare's virtual desktop environment?
To get to Emory Healthcare's virtual desktop environment from your computer, you need a web browser plus a small piece of software (a client) installed on your computer. Installation instructions and the software are available below.
What is the remote library instruction guide?
The Remote Library Instruction guide outlines remote library instruction resources. The Emory Libraries offer a vast array of digital resources that are available remotely. A few examples are listed below. Use the filters on the left hand side of the screen to focus on ebooks, streaming audio or video, and other online resources.
Why is Emory University not allowing animals?
Where to get alumni card at Emory?
Who can use the MacMillan Law Library?
What time does the library have scanners?
Can alumni use a computer?
Can you use the second floor computer lab at Emory?
Does the library have guided tours?
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How to schedule remote library instruction?
If you would like to schedule remote library instruction, please contact your Personal Librarian or fill out the Library Instruction Request Form. The Remote Library Instruction guide outlines remote library instruction resources.
How to contact Oxford College Library?
Oxford College Library staff are available for remote Research Consultations via phone, email or a video conferencing software (e.g. Zoom). Use The Booking Portal to set up an appointment, and a librarian will contact you.
What is the Metopera library?
MetOpera and Naxos Video Library for access to opera, classical music, ballet, and concerts; Academic Video Online and Film Platform for national and international documentaries; Ambrose Video for BBC Shakespeare; and SWANK Digital Campus for Course Reserves. Contact Library Staff with any questions.
Emory Guidelines for Working Remotely
On the University’s COVID-19 web site, there is a page that provides specific recommendations to staff who are working remotely: COVID-19 Updates for the Emory Community: Staff
Library-Specific Guidelines for Working Remotely
Report when you are sick. If you are not feeling well, for any reason, contact your supervisor and/or colleagues as you would normally.
Library-Specific Guidance on Productivity Tools
Within the libraries, we use a variety of productivity tools that can help make remote work easier. Many of these are outlined in the University’s Remote Work Guidelines. Below are specific tips for libraries’ staff.
Welcome to Emory Healthcare's EHC Workspace - login page for our virtual desktop environments
The Emory Healthcare virtual desktop environments (VDT and VDI) can be accessed through EHC Workspace and provide employees secure, easy-to-use access to the applications and data to which they've been given rights.
Installation Instructions
Please note: The system requirements may change as Citrix updates their software. Please view the full requirements on the Citrix download site.
Why is Emory University not allowing animals?
Animal Policy. Because of restrictions governing University insurance policies, concerns for the integrity of research projects, and interest in the welfare of faculty, students, staff, and visitors , it is the policy of Emory University that animals are not permitted in University buildings.
Where to get alumni card at Emory?
To gain entrance to the facility you will need to get an alumni card from the EmoryCard Office (located on the first floor of the B. Jones Center 404-727-0224), or borrower card available from our Service Desk. If you do not have either of these, you will need to sign in and show a photo ID. More Alumni Resources:
Who can use the MacMillan Law Library?
The Emory Law Library serves Emory fac ulty, staff, students, alumni and healthcare employees as well as members of the local legal community (Bar members and firm employees) or visitors who have made prior arrangements for their research. All users must swipe in with their Emory ID or present valid picture ID to enter. Patrons with disabilities will be passed into the building via our ADA accessible gate after having their ID verified. The computer lab and printers on level 2 (main floor of the library) are restricted to Emory faculty, staff and students. Please note effective March 2015: in accordance with its license agreements Emory University requires users to logon from on and off campus; database access is available to current faculty, staff, students and healthcare employees (for select clinical resources) and is not accessible via guest wireless.
What time does the library have scanners?
Other Information. A supervisor is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am through 7:00 pm, as well as selected weekend hours.
Can alumni use a computer?
There is a public use computer available at the Service Desk for brief research use. Alumni users do not have access to the computer lab; however visitors may bring laptops to the library and use the guest wireless access. Printing is not available to visitors.
Can you use the second floor computer lab at Emory?
Use of the second floor computer lab is restricted to Emory students only. Please remember to log off from the lab computers when you are done. Remember to save your work often to the cloud or a portable drive (you cannot save to the desktop in the lab), as these machines will log off automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity and your work will be lost.
Does the library have guided tours?
The library does not offer guided tours, but groups from other law institutions may visit the library. In order to maintain a pleasant and orderly learning environment and to avoid scheduling conflicts, we require reservations for all guests who plan to use the library with groups larger than five people.
Why is Emory University not allowing animals?
Animal Policy. Because of restrictions governing University insurance policies, concerns for the integrity of research projects, and interest in the welfare of faculty, students, staff, and visitors , it is the policy of Emory University that animals are not permitted in University buildings.
Where to get alumni card at Emory?
To gain entrance to the facility you will need to get an alumni card from the EmoryCard Office (located on the first floor of the B. Jones Center 404-727-0224), or borrower card available from our Service Desk. If you do not have either of these, you will need to sign in and show a photo ID. More Alumni Resources:
Who can use the MacMillan Law Library?
The Emory Law Library serves Emory fac ulty, staff, students, alumni and healthcare employees as well as members of the local legal community (Bar members and firm employees) or visitors who have made prior arrangements for their research. All users must swipe in with their Emory ID or present valid picture ID to enter. Patrons with disabilities will be passed into the building via our ADA accessible gate after having their ID verified. The computer lab and printers on level 2 (main floor of the library) are restricted to Emory faculty, staff and students. Please note effective March 2015: in accordance with its license agreements Emory University requires users to logon from on and off campus; database access is available to current faculty, staff, students and healthcare employees (for select clinical resources) and is not accessible via guest wireless.
What time does the library have scanners?
Other Information. A supervisor is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am through 7:00 pm, as well as selected weekend hours.
Can alumni use a computer?
There is a public use computer available at the Service Desk for brief research use. Alumni users do not have access to the computer lab; however visitors may bring laptops to the library and use the guest wireless access. Printing is not available to visitors.
Can you use the second floor computer lab at Emory?
Use of the second floor computer lab is restricted to Emory students only. Please remember to log off from the lab computers when you are done. Remember to save your work often to the cloud or a portable drive (you cannot save to the desktop in the lab), as these machines will log off automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity and your work will be lost.
Does the library have guided tours?
The library does not offer guided tours, but groups from other law institutions may visit the library. In order to maintain a pleasant and orderly learning environment and to avoid scheduling conflicts, we require reservations for all guests who plan to use the library with groups larger than five people.
