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Madigan Library: Mobile Apps

Mobile Apps for Library Resources

Access

McGraw-Hill's Access databases are optimized for mobile use.  If you prefer to use AccessMedicine or AccessPhysiotherapy through an app, you can do so by downloading the app through the App Store or Google Play.  Before you can use the app, you will need to access this resource through a link on the library's website, create a personal account, then use that account information to login using the app on your device.  Access on the app is valid for 90 days after which time you will need to reconnect to our institution's subscription.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

EBSCO MobileEBSCO Mobile

EBSCOhost databases and discovery technologies are the most-used, premium online information resources for tens of thousands of institutions worldwide. This free app ensures that users get the most from searching premium EBSCOhost database content, provided courtesy of your library.

To use EBSCO Mobile:

  • Access one of the EBSCO databases through a library Web page or research guide
  • Click Sign In
  • Create a personal EBSCOhost account

Once a personal EBSCOhost account is created:

  • Download the app from the App Store
  • Sign in using the username and password you created for your personal account

                                                                                                              

FastcaseFastcase

Caselaw and statutes are available through the free app download.  All other resources must be accessed using the Fastcase links on the library's website.

                                                                                                              

Access My LibraryGale/Cengage

Use the Access My Library® app to access Gale resources.  Once logged in, you can do a search across all of our Gale resources, search by individual database, or browse and search specific reference eBooks.

To use this app:

  • Download the free app from the App Store or Google Play
  • Select Academic as the library type
  • Select Pennsylvania College of Technology from the list of libraries
  • Contact the Reference Desk for the password

                                                                                                              

PA Exam Prep

Prepare for the PANCE® using PA Exam Prep. It features more than 1,400 targeted practice questions formatted similarly to what you’ll see on exam day, individualized skills reports, and customizable features that allow you to focus on the areas you need help with the most. Available on the App Store and Google Play.

Instructions to access the app:

  • Download the app using the links below
  • Login with your existing PA Exam Prep individual/student account credentials
  • Start practicing questions!

                                                                                                              

RADReview

RadReview combines gold-standard content, developed by experts, with online tools, such as adaptive learning, remediation, dashboards, assignment management, and reports. Available on the App Store and Google Play.

Instructions to access the app:

  • Download the app using the links below
  • Login with your existing RADReview individual/student account credentials
  • Start practicing questions!

                                                                                                                                             

UpToDate

Register for an UpToDate mobile app for your iOS, Android or Windows device, remote access from your home or office computer, the Current Updates newsletter and free CME credit accrual when researching a clinical question onsite or remotely.  Access on the app is valid for 90 days after which time you will need to reconnect to our institution's subscription.

To use the mobile app for UpToDate:

  • Access the database through a library Web page or research guide
  • Click the Log In / Register link in the upper right-hand corner of the screen and fill out the registration form

Once registration is complete:

  • Download the app from the App Store or Google Play
  • Login using the information you entered on the registration form