A University of Otago external username may be required to access IT services and to provide a University ID card if you do not have an employment agreement with the University, or if you are not an enrolled student.
If you wish to apply for an external University username, it is essential to review the guidelines and eligibility criteria below:
University Username and ID Card Guidelines and Information (PDF 630KB)
Library eResources
Access to Library eResources to those who are not University of Otago staff or students is restricted, and a University username is required (refer to the above).
Staff not on the University's payroll system (including clinical lecturers and other non-OU staff members) may access eResources. This access is provided automatically.
Note that visiting students and alumni are not permitted to access eResources. Visiting students from a ULANZ library and University of Otago alumni may be able to borrow physical items.
Access to Library eResources for those with other types of external username is not permitted.
If you are not sure if this applies to you, contact AskOtago.