Frequently asked questions for University of Utah users of Elements
How do I log in to Elements?
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To access the University of Utah Elements site, visit utah.elements.symplectic.org and log in with your uNID and CIS password. |
Is there training available?
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https://mediaspace.utah.edu/media/t/1_97dmzzjb |
How do I add, edit, and delete entries in Elements?
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How do I delete an entry?
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| https://scribehow.com/shared/How_to_Delete_an_Entry_from_you_Account__1-5x-TWtQpmlKcyXE0tIjw |
What shows on my public profile?
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Not every category in Elements shows on your online profile. Only the following categories* will show.
*Categories listed are subject to change and not all categories and types are available to all depts. |
How do I change my account settings?
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How do I add a delegate?
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A delegate in Elements can impersonate another user and assist with managing their account. Full guidance on adding a delegate and impersonating can be found in our guide: Delegate Access |
How do I impersonate another user
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You can impersonate another user if:
You can impersonate them by clicking on the impersonate icon* at the top of the screen and entering their surname (optionally followed by a comma, space and initial e.g. 'Jones, J'). |
How long does it take for my public profile to update after I've entered something in Elements?
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Around two minutes. |
Can I limit what activities show on my public profile or hide my entire profile from showing publicly?
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Faculty members can determine whether their profile is available for others to view on Elements and the Discovery portal. By default, an Elements faculty profile is public and is searchable via the Discovery portal. A faculty member can limit the visibility of individual activities or their entire profile. For step-by-step instructions on how to do this, please see Profile Privacy & Visibility. |
How do I import scholarly works using RIS or BIBTEX?
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| https://scribehow.com/shared/How_To_Import_Scholarly_Works_In_Symplectic_Elements_using_RIS_or_BIBTEX__YUaMQf6DQEqHWotP_cC1Tg |
Who has a profile in Elements?
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All faculty at the University of Utah except for the School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, and Eccles Health Sciences Library. |
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Still have questions? Submit a request through the UFIS Help Center. |