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Defense Health Agency Virtual Medical Library: OpenAthens (Remote Access)

These guides will assist you with searching for articles, journals, ebooks, and other resources. Please note: Links will open in a new window.

OpenAthens Eligibility Criteria

What is OpenAthens?

OpenAthens provides remote or off-network access to library resources. OpenAthens also allows access to resources for users who experience problems connecting to resources while onsite at a military treatment facility or on VPN. There are different OpenAthens accounts and different eligibility requirements for each account.

The decision tree below will help you determine which OpenAthens account to register for. Select the image to expand.

OpenAthens decision tree

Assistance

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 General Questions or Concerns

 Report Access Problems

 Request Article

 Request Book Chapter

 Request Literature Search

Staffed Hours
Monday-Friday, 0730-1900 ET
closed Federal holidays

Remote Access
Please use OpenAthens for remote or off-network access.  For access issues while on the DHA network, contact the VML for assistance.

MyAthens Login

MyAthens Login

Registration Form

Please read the eligibility criteria before registering for an OpenAthens account.

MyAthens Registration