How do I open a DRM Lite Electronic Article supplied by the British Library?

The Document Supply service will forward you a link to the DRM electronic article. Clicking this link will take you to the download page. You will need Adobe reader version 10 or above to view the article.


• On receiving your first article you will need to register for British Library On Demand. Click Register for On Demand on the download page.
• Follow the instructions, which include activating your account by means of replying to a confirmation email.
• Avoid creating a username containing the @ symbol, as this could prevent the article from opening.
• Wait for the British Library's system to update. Return to the download page and enter your Username or On Demand registered email address and click 'Download your Document'.
• If you are registered for On Demand and the system recognises your email address, you will be prompted to click to download your document.
• You will be presented with the following prompt. (Some mobile devices may require you to go to your downloads before you can access this prompt.)

• Enter your User name and Password to access your document.
• You will need to enter these details each time you access the document unless you check the 'Remember me on this computer' box. Do not check this box if you are accessing the document on a shared computer.

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