OpenAthens Implementation
Summary
The Library is transitioning to a new mechanism for authentication to online library resources.
OpenAthens is an authentication tool that provides secure and flexible access to licensed online resources via single sign-on (SSO) technology. It is replacing our previous system, EZProxy.
It enables access to Library subscriptions directly from most large publisher websites as well as via links from the Library website, Library Search and your Resource Lists.
Launched: 20 August 2024
The majority of library resources are now using OpenAthens.
Ezproxy expiry: October 2024
This may be renewed for a short period (3 months) after a risk assessment on scale and impact of potential broken links.
FAQs
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Questions
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The Library is transitioning to a new method using OpenAthens for access to licensed content. One of the benefits is that you will not have to visit the Library website first for many of our major resource platforms.
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Information for Educators
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There are several options for obtaining compatible links after the launch.
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Some actions may be needed to ensure full functionality in your reference manager after the new system is launched.
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Some platforms with personal accounts require action.
Most require no intervention.
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In many cases you might not notice any difference. However a different link syntax will be used for Library online resources, and you may need to sign in on campus occasionally. There are some specific scenarios where you might find a broken link.
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When I use the institutional sign in and search for Bond it appears twice.
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To authenticate you to specific resources, OpenAthens collects your name and email address when you sign into the system.
Project Manager
Project Manager
Peta Hopkins
Manager Digital Library Services
