Browser changes FAQ

Browser changes FAQ What is the problem with browsers? Every user’s browser has a unique fingerprint; formed of data like the device the user is on, the IP address it comes from, the size of the screen, what is installed on the system. Advertisers use browser fingerprinting to track users as they move between different …

Where can I find a list of federated institutions?

Where can I find a list of federated institutions? Answer… OpenAthens maintains a listing of institutional members. GÉANT maintains a listing of all federations and their members. In theory, where an institution and a publisher/vendor are in the same federation, they can access the resources provided by that vendor (as long as they have a …

What are the challenges in a statewide deployment of a single sign-on experience for the use of electronic database resources?

What are the challenges in a statewide deployment of a single sign-on experience for the use of electronic database resources? Answer… The OpenAthens community includes statewide consortia such as GALILEO (Georgia Library Learning Online). Here’s some reading/watching you may find helpful:   Palmer, R. (2019) ‘The GALILEO OpenAthens Project’, Georgia Library Quarterly, 56(3) Interview with Russell …

Does OpenAthens supply journals, e-resources or articles?

Q. Does OpenAthens supply journals, e-resources or articles? Answer… OpenAthens does not supply any journals, e-resources or articles. We are an identity and access management system providing single sign-on to organizations which already have these in place. If you are looking for access to a specific journal, you may want to contact a publisher about an …

OpenAthens new password policy FAQ

OpenAthens new password policy FAQ What is happening with the new OpenAthens password policy? The OpenAthens password policy will be changed to enforce increased complexity requirements before the end of 2022. This will apply to: This will not apply to users logging in with accounts mapped into the OpenAthens service from your local identity provider. …