OpenAthens Authentication

Offer easy online access to all the materials in your library collection. OpenAthens provides modern SAML SSO and a better IP/Proxy experience.

Easy access with one username and password

With OpenAthens, users only need to authenticate once to access all your e-resources, saving them time and frustration.
Statistics and data

Gather detailed usage statistics. Learn access and search patterns to better understand users’ needs and make the most of your resources. An API is available to connect with your central analysis tool.
Secure access

OpenAthens single sign-on (SSO) technology allows only your authenticated library patrons to access your e-resources and meets data protection governance and compliance requirements including GDPR, VPAT and ISO 27001.

Log in from anywhere

Users can access your e-resources from anywhere using their mobile devices or computers.
Seamless account management

Once user accounts are set up, administrators have access to an easy-to-use dashboard to manage users and access.
A user-friendly portal for research

Available to all OpenAthens customers, MyAthens is for librarians who need a simple and easy way to show their users what resources they can access.