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Whether you are new to the AHEC Digital Library or have been a long time subscriber, the recent migration to the new Discovery Service also brings some changes in how you will get access to the vast resources we offer. To help with this transition, here is a step-by-step guide for requesting access based on your need.

I Do Not Have A MyAHEC Account:
  1. Go to [ www.ncahec.net ]
  2. Click on “Create account” in the upper right corner black menu bar
  1. Complete the initial MyAHEC “Create account” form

Please allow a few minutes for the confirmation email to arrive and then follow the additional instructions provided to verify your account. . To ensure delivery, verify that you can receive emails from info@ncahec.net. If you do not see this email be sure to check your spam folder.

  1. Complete your profile information, submit the form, and do the next steps below for requesting ADL Access
If You Have A MyAHEC Account But Do Not Have AHEC Digital Library Access
  1. Go to [ www.ncahec.net ]
  2. Sign in
Screen shot of NCAHEC Sign In link location on menu bar
  1. On the MyAHEC Dashboard, click “Request access to the AHEC Digital library”
  1. Please submit all the additional information to ensure prompt processing of your request
  1. Once your information has been saved, click the “back” button and then click on the “Sign Out” in the upper right corner black menu bar
  1. Finally, sign back in with your email and password and you will automatically receive a 30-day trial to our core collection. It may take up to 30 days for your full access to be validated.
I Want To Access The AHEC Digital Library Through My Institution’s Single Sign-On

IF you are not a member of one of the following institutions, please check with your regional AHEC librarian or use the “Need Assistance” link at the top of the page to find out if you will have institutional access to single sign-on (SSO)

    1. Catawba Valley Health System
    2. MAHEC (Mountain)
    3. Novant Health
    4. Southern Regional AHEC
    5. WakeMed
If you are an institutional member:
      1. Go to [ library.ncahec.net ]
      2. Type in your search terms and click “Search” OR just click “Search”
Screen shot of search bar on ADL main page
      1. If you are not already logged into your single sign-on, you will be shown several options; select your institution.If your institution is not displayed, contact your regional AHEC librarian
Screen capture of OpenAthens institutional SSO connectors
      1. Log in with your institutional Username and Password

NOTE: If you are a UNC Chapel Hill preceptor, you MUST log in with your MyAHEC account to access the UNC Health Sciences Library resources, regardless of your single sign-on status.