What is HEAL-Link Unified search engine?
HEAL-Link Unified search engine performs simultaneous search in e-journals (article level) and in e-books (title level) that are covered by the HEAL-Link agreements. At the same time, it is possible to limit search results through multiple metadata filters.
I’m trying to download a journal article and it seems that it’s not possible. Am I entitled or not to the full text of this article?
HEAL-Link members are entitled to have access to the full text of the electronic journals that are included in the database of the HEAL-Link portal, only for the years listed in the column “Access Period”. If the article you are interested in is not included in the access period that is indicated to this journal, then you are not entitled to have access to the full text of this article. If the article you are interested in is included in the access period that is indicated to this journal, then please inform us for the access problem in order to restore the access in collaboration with the publisher.
How can I locate the electronic journal I want through HEAL-Link portal?
By selecting menu “Electronic resources” and then submenu “E-journals”, you are able to browse the electronic journals that are covered by the HEAL-Link agreements and also a large number of open access journals: a) through alphabetical browsing by title b) through subject indexing of the electronic journals c) through the indexing of the electronic journal by publisher Also, you can locate the journal you are interested in by typing all or part of its title in the “Quick search” field at the top right of the HEAL-Link portal.
Where can I find which electronic resources HEAL-Link portal offers?
Select menu “Electronic resources” at the top of the HEAL-Link portal.
I forgot my MyHEAL-Link password. What can I do?
In case you have forgotten your password and you are not able to login to MyHEAL-Link, select “Forgot Password” and the new password will be automatically sent to your e-mail. MyHEAL-Link does not allow defining / changing password.
Where can I find instructions in order to register to MyHEAL-Link service?
For instructions about MyHEAL-Link service, click here.If I have a MyHEAL-Link account, will I have access to the electronic resources that are available through HEAL-Link portal?
No. MyHEAL-Link is a personalization service which is not involved in the access control process.
What is MyHEAL-Link service?
MyHEAL-Link is a personalization service. Inside MyHEAL-Link, user can configure his personalized environment by selecting journals of his interest via the list by title or by discipline. Moreover, user can select disciplines and get automatically notified each time HEAL-Link's collection is enriched with a new journal that is characterized by the corresponding disciplines.
Can I access the electronic resources of HEAL-Link from my home?
You can have access through:- the service of Authentication and Authorization Infrastructure (AAI)
- other technologies like VPN (Virtual Private Network) and proxy server
How can I access the electronic resources that are available through HEAL-Link portal?
All institutions that are members of Hellenic Academic Libraries Link have access to the electronic resources that are available through the portal of HEAL-Link. Access is allowed directly from the publishers through IP address recognition. So, username and password are not provided and are not necessary. In conclusion, all you need to have access to the electronic resources of HEAL-Link is the IP address of one of the Institutions/Members of Hellenic Academic Libraries Link. Also, some publishers support Authentication and Authorization Infrastructure (AAI) through shibboleth software. This service enables remote access to electronic resources of HEAL-Link. Using their institutional account, the authorized users of the Institutions/Members can have access from anywhere they are to the HEAL-Link subscriptions. For more information about Authentication and Authorization Infrastructure (AAI), click here.