Register for an OpenAthens account

OpenAthens creates a single login to seamlessly access Defence Library Service online resources. Once you are registered, you can login from home or on the DPN. You need to register to use this service by completing the form below. Before you register, please be aware:

  1. You must use a Defence email address to register (i.e. @defence.gov.au or @adele.edu.au)
  2. Members of Defence Science and Technology Group should register here to access resources provided by the DST Group Research Data and Information. Registered DSTG users can access DSTG SearchLight from here.

Please note: all fields marked * must be completed otherwise you will be unable to submit your application.


  • Access to library resources is for current employees of the Department of Defence and/or authorised users who are permitted access to the secure Defence networks.
  • The use of library resources is governed by licence agreements between the publishers and Defence. Users are required to comply with the terms and conditions of the licences as well as applicable Commonwealth copyright laws.
  • Defence reserves the right to take disciplinary action and recover from users any costs to Defence arising from unauthorised access and breach of the relevant licence agreement or any third party intellectual property by users.
  • The Commonwealth does not accept any third party liability for any act or omission by users of Defence resources.
  • The information supplied on this form may be verified as part of the registration process and recorded to support the supply of library resources and library statistical reporting. Information will be treated in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the OpenAthens Privacy Policy.
I declare that:
  • The information that I have provided on this registration form is correct.
  • I agree to abide by the terms of the relevant publisher licences, copyright law and Defence policies.
  • I will not copy, reproduce, publish, adapt, sell, rent, upload to a website or distribute library resources in any other form except where permitted.
  • I will access library resources for the purpose of Defence business.
  • I will cease accessing library resources if I leave the Department of Defence.
  • I will consider the security implications for myself and Defence before providing my personal identifying information to external service providers.

If you have any problems registering, please contact: askalibrarian@defence.gov.au