For a few databases, you will need to create a separate login from your Alvernia login/credentials. Instructions for how to create these accounts are detailed below.
The following databases require separate account creation to access.
Go to Chronicle.com for access. You will see the message "Site License Provided by Alvernia University" in the upper left of Chronicle web pages.
Go to Chronicle.com and Sign In to your account, if you already have one, for access. If you do not already have an account, follow these steps:
Go to Chronicle.com and click on the “Sign In” link at top, right-hand side of the page.
Select the “Sign Up” tab to create a free account using your alvernia.edu email address.
Activate your account by confirming your email address in the “The Chronicle: Confirm your email address” email.
Before accessing the ICE Learning Center, users will encounter the login screen pictured below:
Select 'Create Account' in order to get started.
You will be asked to input your First and Last names, your area of study (e.g. OT, PT), and your email address. Be sure to use your Alvernia University email address.
Once your account is created, you will need to create a unique password to access the database.
Login using your Alvernia University email and the unique password you created for your ICE Learning Center account.
You should have access to the full video library as well as the ICE Faculty Zone.
Login to Your RefWorks Account at the link below and click on the "Sign Up for a New Account" link. You must use your @alvernia.edu email address to create your account.
You will be able to access RefWorks from on or off-campus by using the Login Name and Password you created.
You may be asked for a group code, though you should not need to provide one as long as you use your @alvernia.edu email to create your account. If you must obtain the group code, please contact a librarian.
UpToDate is a clinical decision support resource designed for use at the point of care. The web-based program includes more than 12,400 searchable topics in 25 specialties, more than 220 medical calculators, and a select drug database and drug interactions tool that cover over 7,600 adult, pediatric, and international drug topics.
Students/faculty will need to be on-site to initially access UpToDate by going to www.uptodate.com and entering their university credentials via the Log In with Open Athens option from the UpToDate homepage.
Select Register for a new account (this is for users who do NOT currently have an UTD account) or Merge user accounts (for users who DO already have an UTD account) to complete the UTD registration page or enter in current UTD credentials.
Once a user has created an UTD account or merged a previous one, the user can then download and login to our UTD mobile app and/or can access UTD remotely/off-site.
To learn more about how to access UpToDate, review the tip sheet attached below.
Alvernia University has partnered with The Wall Street Journal to provide sponsored memberships to all students, faculty, and staff. In these uncertain times, get the facts you need.
Activate your WSJ membership to take advantage of:
WSJ's Student Hub - curated content focused on job prep, finance tips, and career insights
Opportunities to be published on WSJ.com through WSJ Opinion's Future View
Curated podcasts and newsletters that are relevant to your major
Exclusive events and offers through WSJ+
A discounted membership rate through the WSJ Grad Pack for two years following graduation
Access to WSJ Noted, a news and culture magazine dedicated to students and young professionals
You can activate your school-sponsored WSJ membership at www.WSJ.com/Alvernia.
For information on how to access your existing WSJ account OR how to create a new WSJ account, visit the links below.