How do I access UpToDate through the RUC Library?
Answer
For information on how to use UpToDate, please see our instructions page here.
1. You have access to UpToDate through Radford University. To use the desktop version, visit https://libguides.radford.edu/UpToDate or look under U in the A-Z Database list under the Research tab at library.radford.edu.
2. You will need to create an UpToDate account to use the mobile app. Visit the desktop version to create your account. You should do this while on a Radford computer or connected to the Radford VPN or wifi.
Note: You may be asked to log into Radford systems to use the desktop version. You will still need to create a separate UpToDate account to use the mobile app.
3. Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play and download the UpToDate app to your device. You can install the app on up to two devices. Log into your UpToDate account on the app to access its content.
- Your access to the app must be reverified once every 90 days. To reverify your access, log into your UpToDate account from a Radford computer while connected to the Radford VPN.
You will not be able to use the mobile app if your verification expires.
I cannot access the UpToDate mobile app, what should I do?
Your access to the UpToDate mobile app must be reverified once every 90 days. To reverify your access log into your UpToDate account from a Radford computer or while connected to the Radford VPN.
For up-to-date information on installing and using the VPN software, choose the relevant instructions for either Windows or PCs from the IT One Stop database.
If you are having problems with the VPN, please use the Get Help! feature on IT One Stop.