How do I access the Texas Medical Center Library?
Try searching for "Texas Medical Center Library". You should see this option appear below the search field. Click on this suggestion. This will work for almost all of the electronic resources.
How do I get remote access to the library?
Get a library card number from The TMC Library and register for remote access. Within two days, the library verifies that your institution has vouched for you. The Library triggers release of an email from OpenAthens that prompts you to follow a link to set up your individual login.
How does the TMC Library authenticate access to TexShare databases?
The TMC Library uses the OpenAthens system to authenticate access to electronic resources, including the TexShare databases. Many of the TexShare databases are provided through EBSCO.
How does OpenAthens work with TMC Library?
TMC Library uses the OpenAthens system to authenticate your access to electronic resources. UTHealth users do not need to create a new account to use OpenAthens.
Where to find registration form for TMC?
The registration form can be found here: https://register.openathens.net/library.tmc.edu/register
How to contact UT Help Desk?
If you have difficulty with your account, contact the UT Help Desk: helpdesk@uth.tmc.edu. (713) 486-4848. If you are a Baylor user, click the Baylor College of Medicine option on the menu above. You will be taken to the BCM Federated login prompt. Sign in using your BCM credentials.
What is TMC library?
The TMC Library uses the OpenAthens system to authenticate access to electronic resources, including the TexShare databases. Many of the TexShare databases are provided through EBSCO. Please observe the first screenshot below to understand how to access EBSCO using OpenAthens.
Where to find registration form for TMC?
The registration form can be found here: https://register.openathens.net/library.tmc.edu/register
Is TexShare a EBSCO database?
Many of the TexShare databases are provided through EBSCO. Please observe the first screenshot below to understand how to access EBSCO using OpenAthens.
What is Open Athens?
OpenAthens is a user authentication and e-resources access system that acts as your gateway to electronic resources licensed by The TMC Library. From the user’s point of view, your right to access full text is validated on the resource side by using your institutional login.
Baylor College of Medicine, UTHealth & MD Anderson
Baylor College of Medicine, UTHealth and MD Anderson users will experience the most seamless access, because of the Single Sign-On (SSO) technology that these institutions employ internally.
HCC, PVAMU, & TSU
Some users will need to register and establish personal OpenAthens accounts. Get a library card number from The TMC Library and register for remote access. Within two days, the library verifies that your institution has vouched for you.
Where to find registration form for TMC?
The registration form can be found here: https://register.openathens.net/library.tmc.edu/register
How to contact UT Help Desk?
If you have difficulty with your account, contact the UT Help Desk: helpdesk@uth.tmc.edu. (713) 486-4848. If you are a Baylor user, click the Baylor College of Medicine option on the menu above. You will be taken to the BCM Federated login prompt. Sign in using your BCM credentials.
Where is the sign in option on Vendor?
Every vendor site is unique, but the Sign In or Login option often appears in the top right corner of the screen.
What is the phone number for BCM?
it-support@bcm.edu. 713-798-8737. If you are a user from: Houston Community College - Coleman College for Health Sciences. Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing. Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. click the OpenAthens option at the bottom.
