The TMC Library has a standing policy that we cannot support third-party research collaboration tools that offer the option of full-text access to our resources. This is true for any mobile applications or tools to which the Library does not subscribe. This policy ensures that the Library adheres to the terms of use within our vendor licenses, which prohibit the use of third party applications to gain access to our subscription-based content.
The TMC Library uses OpenAthens to authenticate affiliated users to access the library resources. If you have a third-party product, we will be able to provide you with the Open URL path for you to test your product.
https://thslc-houston.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/openurl?institution=01TEXASHEALTH_HOUSTON&vid=01TEXASHEALTH_HOUSTON:TMC_INST&
and to authenticate it with
https://go.openathens.net/redirector/library.tmc.edu?url=
Please note that these URL’s may or may not work, it will depend on the support your third-party product provides.
The TMC Library provides an excellent tool for full-text access to journals on a mobile device, called BROWZINE. Set-up is easy and requires a one-time authentication login. The BROWZINE app can be downloaded on Apple or Android devices, for mobile access to our full-text content anytime, anywhere.
