The Galter Health Sciences Library would like to extend a warm welcome to all new and continuing residents and fellows. Did you know that you can access all library resources from both on and off campus?

To register for access, you need a NU NetID which you should have received in an email about your Northwestern email account. It's usually in the format: abc1234. If you don’t know your NU NetID, use the NU People Directory and search by name.

To get started with your registration, just click "My Galter" at the top right-corner of the library's website, and follow the prompts. If you have any problems, drop us an email or contact the liaison librarian for your department. Once registered on our website, just log in with your NU NetID on future visits and enjoy seamless access to all our electronic resources.

Alternative option: Set up and use GlobalProtect VPN. 

Multi-factor Authentication (MFA): All logins to library resources require an additional security step using Multi-factor authentication. Download the Duo Mobile app now so you don't encounter any connection issues going forward. Find more information about using MFA and Duo Health: 

• Using Duo Multi-factor Authentication
• Duo Device Health Project Frequently Asked Questions
• Securing a personal computer at Feinberg School of Medicine for use with Duo Device Health (DDH)
• Registering and managing your devices for Duo multi-factor authentication

• Connect to eduroam - Northwestern's Wireless Network
• Microsoft Office 365 Applications
• For additional IT support please contact FSM IT:
  • Submit an FSM IT help desk ticket
  • Email: fsmhelp@northwestern.edu
  • Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday

• Your account will lapse 90 days after you last logged in from your old institution's network (i.e. on campus or via an EHR, portal, or VPN).
• Next, log in to UpToDate from Northwestern's network on a desktop/laptop computer.

• Open UpToDate on a desktop/laptop computer in Northwestern's network, and register for a new account.
• Once registered and logged in to your new account, go to "My Account."
• Click "Consolidate my accounts."
• Follow the prompts to enter the username and password for your old account, and click "Log in."

More information about UpToDate Anywhere: Mobile Resources.

What mobile apps do I have access to through the library?
See our full list of Mobile Resources.

What about pharmacology tools?
Access Clinical Pharmacology, which includes NMH's hospital formulary. See more resources on our Pharmacology GalterGuide.

What other resources do I need to know about?
Browse our Clinical Medicine guides or view all GalterGuides by topic.

Can the library help me with a systematic review?
Yes, we can. See an outline of our systematic review services.

Our library staff members are available to assist you. Call, email, live chat or just stop by. Note that our email and live chat services are intended for use by Feinberg School of Medicine students, faculty and staff. 

• Email us at  ghsl-ref@northwestern.edu; questions are usually answered by the next business day.
• Call us at 312-503-8126 during our hours of operation.
• Chat with us Monday – Friday from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Questions submitted after hours will be answered the following business day.
• Drop in during open Library Hours to the Galter Health Sciences Library service desk located at 320 E. Superior St.