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Remote Access to Resources
via WAM
Description
Many of the Libraries' Resources are available only when the user is on campus. Library Resources include the full-text links from Innopac, the Libraries' catalog; databases or search systems such as the Cochrane Library or EBSCOhost; and full-text journal providers such as ScienceDirect.
These resources may be accessed remotely via the WAM (Web Access Management) portion of the Library's catalog. LSUHSC faculty, staff, and students may login after clicking on an electronic resource. Also available our WAM brochure (pdf) and tutorial (Windows Media Player: 2:00 mins).
Logging In
The following are necessary for logging in:
Name
Type your name last, first (Tiger, Mike)
Use your full name, not an abbreviation
Put a space or a comma between your names
Library Barcode Number (NO SPACES)
PIN
PINs should be betweend 4 and 8 characters/numbers.
Log in is required at the beginning of each browser session, when you click on one of the linked resources; enter your name, library barcode, and PIN. You will need to create your PIN the first time that you login.
Getting a Barcode
If you do not have a barcode affixed to the back of your ID, or if you have any problems connecting, then contact the Circulation Desk at the Library serving your campus:
Isché Library (Main Campus) 504-568-6100
Dental Library 504-941-8158
Error Messages
Common error messages:
Cannot locate patron record: Either your record is no longer in the database; your record has expired; or you are not eligible for WAM access.
Hourglass image, but it never connects: System is busy; or your record may be blocked.
Invalid PIN: You mistyped or mis-remembered your PIN.
IP Addresses
If the WAM screen is displayed while accessing resources on campus, please check your IP address. IP addresses are formed by 4 sections, each section can be between 1 and 3 digits long; all LSUHSC addresses begin with the numbers 155.58. The next section identifies the subnet (usually a building or part of a building); for instance the Isché Library subnet is 128. Each subnet must be added to WAM for it to be recognized as part of LSUHSC. The last section identifies the individual computer.
Miscellaneous
AOL users cannot use the AOL browser with the WAM product; they are incompatible.
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