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OpenAthens

OpenAthens is an authentication tool that enables authorised access to e-resources and systems and is owned by Jisc.

 

Eligibility

Any users who have an NHS Wales email address do not need to self-register for an OpenAthens account as their account is automatically generated when they first sign in to any of the e-resources.

Log in, select the "NHS Wales email address" option, enter your details, and you'll be logged in to use all resources until you close your browser session.

 

If you do not have an NHS Wales email address, you can self-register for an OpenAthens account. You must be an authorised user to access the e-Library and a full list of authorised users can be found here. Please note that the list of authorised users may differ for local Health Board, Trust or Department e-resource subscriptions. 

 

Terms of use

As a condition of NHS Wales e-Library and JISC permitting you to use OpenAthens to access e-Library resources and systems, you agree as follows: 

  • For self-registered users: to keep your OpenAthens account details confidential and not permit any third party to use it. Users in breach of this may risk having their OpenAthens account suspended or restricted
  • To use the account only for the purpose for which it was issued by your organisation, that is to access e-resources licenced to NHS Wales e-Library for Health or your local Health Board, Trust or Department
  • Agree that JISC may collect, store, and use information about you in accordance with their privacy policy
  • Agree that NHS Wales e-Library may collect, store, and use information about you in accordance with their privacy policy and that the information will be accessible by your local OpenAthens administrator, and the national administrator who are all responsible for maintaining the system and providing you with information about your OpenAthens account and available e-resources.
  • Agree that, upon initial sign-in, your first name, surname and email address will be shared from JISC with Ex Libris system Alma, in accordance with their privacy policy, to support the creation of NHS Wales LibrarySearch accounts
  • That you understand that if you do not comply with these conditions you may be liable to disciplinary procedures and legal action, and that NHS e-Library f reserves the right to take legal action against any individual who causes it to be involved in legal proceedings resulting from the violation of its licence agreements

Using NHS Wales OpenAthens signifies your agreement to the above and NHS Wales e-Library Terms and Conditions

 

If your registration has expired, or you have difficulties signing in please contact your local Health Board/Trust library and knowledge service.

 

For Public Health Wales staff, please email evidence.service@wales.nhs.uk

For staff in other NHS Wales organisations which do not have a library service, please contact the NHS Wales e-Library team.

For Welsh Government staff please email: library-enquiries@gov.wales

For registered social workers and social care managers, please email: elibraryaccess@socialcare.wales