Make sure that you have an OpenAthens password. If you do not have one, you can sign up here with this link. 

Using the Advanced Search option, look for books on the library catalogue using author, title or keyword, as you would do normally but filter the search so that you only see eBooks. You do this by clicking on “Restrict by material type” and tick in the box for “Electronic Book” and click on search. 

You will then see a list of eBooks that match your search terms. Click on the item to see the full details. There will be a link – select that one that relates to your status, such as “University Hospitals Dorset staff and students”.  

It is most likely that you will be asked for your OpenAthens username and password at this point. Once you have logged in, you will then be able to access the eBook and take advantage of the benefits outlined on this page.  

If you find an eBook but cannot access it based on your status, that means that your Trust has not purchased access to this item. Please check if we have the book in print or, if we do not have it, we may be able to borrow it from another NHS library.  

For those undertaking a course through a university, please make sure that you have an OpenAthens account from your institution. You can then search the university’s library catalogue to access their eBooks. Some will be the same as our collection, but it is likely that there will be relevant items not provided by your Trust. If you can have an OpenAthens account from your studies, it is worth having this so that you can use a wider range of eBooks.