As you might know we are getting Exam Master(EM), the license has been signed and I am waiting for the proxy URL so I can catalog it. However, EM seems to be very excited to get their product into the hands of U of MN students and they have already activated access and sent messages to U of MN students/affiliates telling them that we are now subscribing to their product. I had one inquiry today on Medref and I am anticipating some phone calls to the reference desk. I will catalog this resource ASAP once I get a proxy URL, so hopefully this will only last a day or two. Below is a copy of an email that was sent out by EM to a U of MN affiliate, I am also including a copy of EM's response. Let me know if you have any questions. Nicole
Hi ---:
Effective yesterday we put into place something called IP Authentication.
This prevents users who are not part of UMN or its affiliated
hospitals/entities from using the resource. The way its supposed to work is
that students on campus should be able to access with no difficulty as the
system is supposed to recognize these networks, and allow access. Users who
are off-campus, are supposed to log into a proxy server to gain access to
EXAM MASTER OnLine and other electronic resources.
So, we are sorting this out now, as you are not the only person to
experience difficulty. Check with the medical library. Depending on your
circumstances, and where you are attempting access (e.g. hospital and home),
they may be able to help you with proxy server instructions. If you can't
get a resolution in the next couple of days, please let me know.
Regards,
-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 12:51 AM
To:
Subject: Re: EXAM MASTER OnLine Re-Activated
Hi ---
For some reason when I try to get onto the site, it is telling me my
internet connection is not authorized and I tried both at the hospital and
at my home. Is there something else I should be doing to access the site?
On 9 Sep 2006, -----@exammaster.com wrote:
>> From: -----@exammaster.com
>> To: ------
>>
>> Dear Friend:
>>
>> We are pleased to announced that the University of Minnesota Bio-Medical library has purchased a subscription to EXAM MASTER OnLine for the coming year. Your active use of and enthusiasm for EXAM MASTER OnLine helped to make that decision possible. Effective immediately, this gateway is now live. You may log in with your existing user name and password. There is a password reminder link on the log in page in case you have forgotten your access information. If you need any assistance with using this resource, please contact ---@exammaster.com.
>>
Regards,
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>> EXAM MASTER Corporation