Register for a Library Account

What are the different accounts?

The three types of account are:

  • Library catalogue account
  • KLS enquiries portal account
  • OpenAthens account

All of these accounts are free at the point of use.

Library catalogue account

Use to

  • View loans
  • Renew books
  • Reserve books
  • Use self-service kiosks (in site libraries)
  • Access BorrowBox

UKHSA staff automatically have an account, and can use single sign-on to view loans, renew and reserve books.

Learn more about your library catalogue account.

KLS enquiries portal account

Use to

  • Request literature searches
  • Create and view enquiries

Log in to the enquiries portal.

UKHSA staff automatically have an account. Follow the instructions on the login page for access.

Email libraries@kls.ukhsa.gov.uk if you do not have an account.

OpenAthens account

Use to access online evidence resources (including eBooks, journals, and databases).

UKHSA staff can use single sign-on.

Learn more about OpenAthens.

Account problems

Contact us if you have problems with logging in or using any of your accounts.

Last Updated on 13th November 2024