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Use Pitt Account to Access Library ResourcesUniversity faculty, staff, and students can now use their Pitt username and password to access HSL Online resources from computers within HSLS libraries, including those in the Falk Library Computer and Media Center (CMC). Previously, a distinct HSLS account was required for this purpose. While your HSLS account is still valid for accessing online library resources, you now have the option to use your University account. That’s one less password to remember! (Please note that an HSLS account is still needed to use several HSLS services, including Vector NTI and Ovid Personalized Access). 
Your Pitt username and password will also permit access to HSLS Remote Access. The Remote Access service provides HSLS electronic resources from computers that are not connected to the Pitt or UPMC networks (for example, through an Internet Service Provider such as Earthlink or AOL). For more information about HSLS Remote Access, see <www.hsls.pitt.edu/services/remote/>. In addition to these changes to HSLS services, University of Pittsburgh Computing Services and Systems Development (CSSD) has recently introduced an Instant Virtual Extranet service called SSL VPN Service. This new service allows members of the Pitt community to remotely access online library resources provided through both the University Library System (ULS) and the Health Sciences Library System. The SSL VPN Service is available at <https://sslvpn.pitt.edu>. Documentation for using the service is available by calling the CSSD Technology Help Desk at 412-624-HELP [4357], or at <http://technology.pitt.edu/documentation.html>. For additional information about Pitt accounts, see --Paul Worona |
