Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I am a Preceptor for the UT College of Pharmacy. How can I access these resources?
Q: I’m a UT student, but not in Pharmacy or Nursing, can I use these resources?
Q: Can I use Clinical Pharmacology OnHand on my PDA?
Q: Can I use Micromedex on my PDA?
Q: I am a Preceptor for the UT College of Pharmacy. How can I access these resources?
A: Preceptors must first contact Jennifer Ridings-Myhra: (512) 475-9752, myhraj@mail.utexas.edu to request library privileges, then use their UT EID/password for access to these resources.
Q: Some of the links take me directly to the reference title I’m interested in. Others just take me to the database provider and then I have to look for the title I want. Why is that?
A: Some of our database providers supply a method for deep linking to individual titles. When possible we use those to link directly. Otherwise, we can only link you to the service and then you will have to find the title of interest. In some cases you can’t see the individual titles that are available until after you complete a search.
Q: I am a student on rotation assigned outside Austin. Is there a way for me to get a copy of an article that is only available in print in the library?
A: D-Doc service provided through Inter Library Services (ILS) supplies materials for you whether they are in the library or not. Go to the D-Doc page and choose "ILS Login." Enter your UT EID and password, and then at the Main Menu, choose "Change User Information." At the bottom of the "Personal Information" page, change "Location Status" to "Distance Learner." Choose "Submit" and then choose the appropriate New Request.
For more information about D-Doc, check the ILS FAQ page.
Q: I’m a UT student, but not in Pharmacy or Nursing, can I use these resources?
A: Any UT student, staff or faculty member can use these resources with current UT EID. Use of Micromedex requires a password and has some limitation. If you need to use Micromedex and don’t have the password, contact us.
Q: Can I use Clinical Pharmacology OnHand on my PDA?
A: Yes, go to Clinical Pharmacology from our links, then follow these instructions:
For PDA installation, follow instructions on the download page EXCEPT for the step regarding synchronization where it asks for a username and password. If a message appears asking for a username and password, close the box, and installation will continue.
(UT’s subscription does not include the ability to update through synchronization).
Q: Can I use Micromedex on my PDA?
A: Yes, you can use Thomson Clinical Xpert, Micromedex for PDA. Login to Micromedex using our username/password. Follow the instructions under the Handheld PDA tab.
Q: I’m on rotation or studying at one of the College of Pharmacy Cooperative Programs. Are there any libraries available?
A: There are library resources in many major cities that are available to UT students.
El Paso
- University Library, UT El Paso Library Website and Catalog
- Delia Montes-Gallo Library of the Health Sciences,Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Library Website and Catalog
Rio Grande Valley
- University Library,UT – Pan American Library Website and Catalog
- Medical Library, Regional Academic Health Center, Harlingen
