1. Search for an dawsonera ebook e.g.via the library catalogue:
and click on the link to access:
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2. If you get the following Athens screen do not enter your username
instead click on the 'Alternative Login' link (highlighted):
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3.The type in 'Staffordshire University' and click on 'Go':
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/libapps/accounts/4957/images/summon_ebrary2.JPG)
4. Now choose 'Staffordshire University' from the list:
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/libapps/accounts/4957/images/summon_ebrary3.JPG)
5. Next click on the link: Go to the Staffordshire University login page >>
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/libapps/accounts/4957/images/summon_ebrary4.JPG)
6. Finally enter your University username and password (the same as your one for Blackboard):
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7. And you are now logged into dawsonera and can read the ebook online or download for 3 days:
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