MCW Libraries uses OpenAthens to connect users to library resources. Most Froedtert and Children's Wisconsin employees, and MCW volunteer or adjunct faculty are eligible for access to MCW Libraries' subscription resources. Complete the registration form to request an account. After we verify your status, you will receive an email with access instructions.
If you encounter any problems, please contact the library here.
MCW Libraries resources are available anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
To connect to resources from off-campus, start out at the library's publicly accessible homepage or at any of our LibGuides. If you click a link to a subscription resource, you will be prompted to login to OpenAthens. Those with MCW accounts can use their account information to login. Other users, including Children's Wisconsin and Froedtert Health employees need to register for an account.
Logging in is easy! If you are staff at Children's Wisconsin or Froedtert, a volunteer or adjunct faculty, or you have a library account, use the second option and login with your OpenAthens account.
If you come across OpenAthens links out in the world wide web, you can use them to get access to our library subscriptions. It's as easy as:
If you are using links on the library's website or our LibGuides to access subscription content. choose to "Sign in with an OpenAthens account."
MCW Libraries
8701 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 955-8302
Front desk: (414) 955-8300