Q. What is an Athenized link?  

Answer...

An Athenized link (also called a redirector link) is a special type of URL that automatically routes users through OpenAthens when they access a library resource. This ensures a smooth single sign‑on (SSO) experience, whether users are on campus or connecting remotely.

You can create Athenized links using the OpenAthens link generator.
This tool makes link management easier by eliminating the need to maintain separate on‑site and off‑site URLs. It works by encoding the target webpage address and adding it to a domain-specific OpenAthens prefix.

Because of this format, Athenized links can be used in discovery tools such as library catalogues and resource lists, instead of traditional proxy URLs which are less reliable.