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How can I access the Mount Sinai health system libraries?
The Mount Sinai Health System Libraries is here to support your research needs when you are working or studying remotely. Below are a list of services and resources to keep you connected to library during this time. Log in from off-campus using your Mount Sinai credentials to access library journals, books, databases and other resources!
How do I login to the Mount Sinai network over VPN?
All users are required to use two-factor authentication to login into the Mount Sinai network over VPN from a remote location. In order to use Two Factor Authentication, you must first download and install the Symantec VIP Access application to your mobile device and then register your token which will tie your token to your network account.
How do I use two-factor authentication to login to Mount Sinai?
All users are required to use two-factor authentication to login into the Mount Sinai network over VPN from a remote location. In order to use Two Factor Authentication, you must first download and install the Symantec VIP Access application to your mobile device and then register your token which will tie your token to your network account.
How do I access the levy library while off-site?
Active faculty, residents, students and staff of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Mount Sinai Health System can still access the Levy Library's Resources while off-site by logging in using your Mount Sinai network credentials.
What can I use my Mount Sinai credentials for?
Log in from off-campus using your Mount Sinai credentials to access library journals, books, databases and other resources!
What time does Ask a Librarian open?
Ask A Librarian services are available between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. *Emails received Friday through Sunday will be answered by 5pm the following Monday.
What is ISMMS writing support?
The ISMMS Writing Support Service provides ISMMS students, PSON students, residents, fellows, and postdocs with 1:1 consultations from an experienced science writer and editor in a collaborative, non-judgmental, and confidential setting. To set up a consultation, visit the ISMMS Writing Support Services page.
How to request a Zoom consultation?
All research consultations will be offered virtually via Zoom. Email us at RefDesk@mssm.edu to request an appointment. Please include a brief (2-3 sentences) summary of your research topic and a sample of a few (3-5) relevant articles on your topic. You can also visit the Library's Education & Research Services webpage to submit a consultation form.
Can I use the Levy Library at Mount Sinai?
Active faculty, residents, students and staff of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Mount Sinai Health System can still access the Levy Library's Resources while off-site by logging in using your Mount Sinai network credentials.
How to download VIP access?
Android Devices: Download VIP Access by Symantec for Android IOS(Apple) Devices: Download VIP Access for Symantec for IOS Windows/Mac Device: 1. Go to https://vip.symantec.com/ 2. Click on Download 3. Select the appropriate download for your operating system or device (Mac or Windows)
What is VIP access?
The VIP Access application is a security code generator that displays a new and secure code every 30 seconds and provides a ‘Credential ID’ that is to be registered with your account. It is available for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices.
What is the library at Mount Sinai?
The Library is a unit of Mount Sinai's Academic Informatics and Technology division. Academic Informatics and Technology also encompasses The Mount Sinai Archives and Records Management department; the Instructional Technology and Learning Systems team and the Academic Support and Learning Environments group. ...
What is the Levy Library?
Levy Library. The Levy Library supports the education, research, and clinical information needs of the Mount Sinai Health System , including the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The Library is a unit of Mount Sinai's Academic Informatics and Technology division.
What is the purpose of the library?
The Library provides an inviting environment designed to facilitate research, study, and collaboration. It offers an extensive collection of biomedical databases, e-journals, e-books, and print resources; and serves as a resource on information retrieval, information management and scholarly communication issues.
Install the VIP Access
Hint: It’s easiest to use this application on your mobile device / smartphone… you will need it every time you log in remotely (e.g. from home, not on campus)
Register your Credential ID with your Mount Sinai Network Account
Note: To register your VIP Token you MUST be on the Mount Sinai network! (you must be on campus) If you are not on the network (for an example, you are at home) you may call the Helpdesk to register your VIP Token remotely.
How long can you borrow from the library at Mount Sinai?
Renewals may be requested by phone, email or in person. Students and Fellows must be on rotation a minimum of four weeks at Mount Sinai Hospital in order to borrow items. Hospital ID badges must be presented when borrowing for the first time.
How many books are in the Sinai library?
The library collection includes over 2,000 book titles and 370 journal titles in print. Sinai Health staff and students also have access to over 2,500 electronic journal titles and over 1,200 eBooks.