WHSL Introduction to the Medical Literature: Setting a PIN for Remote Access

Accessing e-journals, e-databases and e-books off campus requires you to have a valid PIN, which validates you as a bona fide Wits student or member of staff.

You set the PIN ONCE only, but if you forget this number, you have to ask a librarian to create a new PIN on your behalf. This is a waste of everyone's time, so you are advised to write down your PIN and keep it in a safe place. Do not assume you will remember this number - you will not!

You can renew your books yourself with your PIN, as well as using it for remote access.

You should never have to pay a Library fine for an overdue book!

Use the PIN link to a guide for setting or creating a PIN 

• Or follow the steps below:
  • Go to the LIbrary home page http://www.wits.ac.za/library
  • From the links at the side of the page, select the link to My Library Account
  • Enter your surname in the correct box
  • Enter your student/staff number in the correct box
  • Type in a PIN that you will remember. You may not use your student/staff number.
  • Click on submit
  • If you are creating a PIN for the first time, you will be asked to resubmit this information.
  • If the PIN creation process has been succesful, you should be in your own catalogue record (your name should appear in the top left corner of  the screen)
  • This PIN will remain valid until you modify (change) it, or leave Wits
  • Log Out
  • Your PIN is now set - use it each time you are prompted to do so