Off Campus Access via Athens  : Using our Library Databases from Home

New Users

Athens allows Whitireia staff and students to use a single login and password to access a variety of research databases. Users must register ONCE ONLY. Your access to Athens is for 2010, or your course finishing date.

How do I register with Athens?

• On Campus 
  First, log on to a computer at any of our Whitireia campuses, then complete the self-registration form, which requires an email account and your Whitireia ID number.
  
  
• Distance Students 

Help with registering: If you need help, send an email to library@whitireia.ac.nz, including your full name, address, phone, student ID number and email address. Allow 1 - 3 days for reply.
Alternatively, phone 0800 944 847 ext:3105.

 Registered & Returning Users 2010

I have registered this year, where do I go to log in?

• MyAthens: LOGIN PAGE 

• Click here for instructions on how to log in to a specific database site (links are on the library homepage) or My Athens (where all the databases will be listed)
• Your login will be wcp followed by first initial, last name, 001 e.g. wcpflastname001
• Your password is what you chose when you registered
• Athens can be recognised by its logo on the database page or link on the page labelled Athens

 Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if I forget my Athens login details?

• Click: RESET MY PASSWORD
• Enter your Athens username and email address in the boxes provided
• If the information is correct, you will receive an email with a link to reset your password
• If this does not work, contact the library
• DO NOT REGISTER TWICE - if you have a problem, contact the library. If you do register twice, your second login will be deleted

Why can I not log in, even though I have registered?

• Make sure that username and password is correct
• Athens logins are case sensitive, so don't use capitals

How do I change my Athens password once my account is set up?

• Log into MyAthens
• and click on "My Account" tab, then look for 'Change Password' box.

What resources are not part of Athens?

• NZ and Australian resources are not part of Athens. For other logins and passwords, log on to MyAthens, and click on "Home" tab. Or contact the Library.
• Some individual journals also require logins and passwords

Where do I go for help?

• E-mail: library@whitireia.ac.nz
• Phone: Freephone - 0800 WHITIREIA (0800 944 847) or 04 237 3105
• Library information desk
• Athens administrator link on Athens webpage
• Can't access Athens website at all? This rarely happens, but if it does, use the Beta version, the connection is slower, but may allow acccess: Alternative link to Athens Login  or Alternative link to MyAthens