Librarians, welcome to OpenAthens Compass!

We are celebrating 30 years of leadership in authentication with a new name and image for the single sign-on solution you trust.

For 30 years, we’ve been helping librarians in complex environments to simplify access to digital resources. So, it’s an exciting time to introduce a new name for our premium, customized single sign-on solution for libraries: OpenAthens Compass. 

The new name celebrates our proud role in guiding libraries through the world of authentication while helping users discover and explore content seamlessly. This change is more than just a new name, it is in line with our commitment to providing an expert-supported solution that empowers librarians.

Honoring our history, present and future

OpenAthens Compass embodies our global character. We are proud to serve major organizations around the world and remain committed to knowledge everywhere. This name honors our rich history since we began as the Athena project back in 1995 and represents our vision for future growth and innovation.  

This change allows us to focus on future growth by giving a unique identity to our library product. As a trusted solution worldwide, our new product brand helps us strengthen our connection with our customers, establishing OpenAthens Compass as the premium single sign-on solution for libraries.   

As we continue to evolve and expand, we are here to make authentication easier for our customers. 

We are changing for you! 

Our library product has a new identity, but rest assured, the premium service our customers rely on remains unchanged. OpenAthens Compass is still the trusted single sign-on solution for libraries with complex needs, backed by our experts.  

We’re passionate about making knowledge accessible. With our product, users can securely connect information anytime, anywhere, without technical headaches. Our team is here to support our customers in every step of the way and solve any challenges that arise. We tailor our solution to fit different organizations no matter how complex they are, making everything simpler for our Compass customers. 

Let OpenAthens Compass be your guide 

We will do the heavy lifting for you, so you can focus on what really matters! If you want to discover more about OpenAthens Compass, get in touch and discover a new world of possibilities!