Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for University of Utah users of Elements

How do I log in to Elements?

To access the University of Utah Elements site, visit utah.elements.symplectic.org and log in with your uNID and CIS password.

What shows on my public profile?

Not every category in Elements shows on your online profile. Only the following categories* will show.

Scholarly & Creative Works
Book
Book Chapter
Choreography
Composition
Dance Performance
Exhibition
Film
Media Art
Musical Performance
Original Play
Patent
Poem
Published Article
Restaging
Story
Theatrical Production

Grants & Contracts
External Grant or Contract
Fellowship or Residency

Service & Leadership
Community Engagement & Outreach
Honors/Awards
Professional Boards or Committee Participation

Teaching & Mentoring
Courses Taught

Librarianship
Masterclasses, Workshops, & Short Courses

Experience
Academic appointments
Non-academic employment
Education
Degrees
Certifications
Postgraduate training

*Categories listed are subject to change and not all categories and types are available to all depts.

How do I add a CV to my profile?

You can add a CV to your profile by uploading it to Google Drive, Dropbox, or any online resource that allows a URL to be publicly shared, and then adding it as a hyperlink under “Overview” or a web address under “Web Addresses & Social Media”. More information can be found on the Adding a CV to your public profile knowledge base article.

How do I add/edit Fields of Research labels to my profile?

https://scribehow.com/shared/AddingEditing_Fields_of_Research_Labels_to_Profile__h-EJgLyPSO23V4SQ-j1UfQ?referrer=documents

How do I change my account settings?

Changing Your Account Settings

How do I add a delegate?

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

You can impersonate another user if:

You are a named delegate for that user
The user is a member of a group (e.g. department) of which you are a group manager (research managers and statisticians are jointly known as group managers)

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?

Around two minutes.

Can I limit what activities show on my public profile or hide my entire profile from showing publicly?

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?

https://scribehow.com/shared/How_To_Import_Scholarly_Works_In_Symplectic_Elements_using_RIS_or_BIBTEX__YUaMQf6DQEqHWotP_cC1Tg

Who has a profile in Elements?

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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