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Connect to Resources: Levy Resources Bookmarklet

Learn how to access, use, and link to the Library's online resources.

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Pro Tip: Using the Bookmarklet to Fix Mount Sinai VPN Access Issues

If you use the Mount Sinai VPN to access Library Resources and find that you lose access to a journal even after logging in, we recommend using the bookmarklet. 

Unfortunately, some publishers' sites seem to lose the Levy Library's proxy URL while on the VPN, but the bookmarklet can restore access by forcing you to re-authenticate yourself.

The Library Resources Bookmarklet is an easy way for you to connect to our resources when you're not coming from a Mount Sinai IP address.To install, drag the pink button to your browser bookmarks or tool bar:

Levy OpenAthens Bookmarklet

How to Use the Bookmarklet

  1. When you come across a resource that you think the library subscribes to (journal, book, database, etc) click on the bookmarklet in your browser toolbar.
  2. If we subscribe to that particular item, you'll be prompted to login at the Library Resources Login page.
  3. After logging in, you'll return to the resource and will have full access to it. 
  4. If we do not license the resource, you'll see an error page that includes a "Host Needed" message. Please note that the Levy Library makes no attempt to configure our proxy server for every resource, just those we license.

Bookmarklet Installation Instructions by Browser Type and Mobile Devices

For Chrome Users
  • To install the OpenAthens Bookmarklet in Chrome, drag the button to your Bookmarks Bar.
  • If your bookmarks bar is hidden, go to the View menu option and select "Always Show Bookmarks Bar."
  • It is recommended that you put the bookmarklet somewhere prominent in the bar so it is easy to find and click while researching.
  • You can also edit and rename the bookmarklet.
 For Edge Users
  • To install the OpenAthens Bookmarklet in Microsoft Edge, right click on the button and select "Add to Favorites..." from the menu.
  • If a dialogue box asks you if you'd like to continue, click 'Yes.' In the 'Add a Favorite' options, choose the 'Create In' drop-down menu and select 'Favorites Toolbar.'
  • You can also rename the bookmarklet here if you want to. Click Add.
 For Firefox Users
  • To install the OpenAthens Bookmarklet in Firefox, right click on the button and select "Bookmark This Link" to add it to your bookmarks or drag the link to your Bookmarks Toolbar.
  • If your bookmarks toolbar is hidden, go to the View menu option, select "Toolbars" and check "Bookmarks Toolbar."
  • You can also edit and rename the bookmarklet.
 For Safari Users
  • To install the OpenAthens Bookmarklet in Safari, drag the button to your Toolbar.
  • If your toolbar is hidden, go to the View menu option and select "Show Toolbar."
  • It is recommended that you put the bookmarklet somewhere prominent in the bar so it is easy to find and click while researching.
  • You can also edit and rename the bookmarklet.
 For Mobile Devices 
  • To install the OpenAthens Bookmarklet on mobile device, save this page as a bookmark, then edit the bookmark to rename it and paste the following JavaScript into the URL field:

javascript:void(location.href='https://go.openathens.net/redirector/mssm.edu?url='+location.href);