I am using a proxy, why do I need OpenAthens?

OpenAthens offers federated access along with a managed proxy. The OpenAthens complete solution is unique in the market, combining these technologies to connect librarians to thousands of publishers and service providers.

It offers a seamless user experience regardless of where they start their journey. Our complete solution provides your library with a secure and reliable service, future-proofed for wherever the industry might move.

What are the benefits of our complete solution?

  1. We are inclusive

    Most institutions use a combination of IP, proxy and SAML. By utilizing these technologies, we can connect you to thousands of publishers

  2. Better user experience

    We are the complete solution, which means we can offer a seamless user experience and better data and support thanks to our federated and proxy access. Regardless of where your users start their journey, they will have a consistent, positive experience

  3. Beyond customer service

    We believe collaboration is the key to success, which is why we work with you to help make sure the complex things become simpler. We tailor our approach to match your needs. 

  4. Customer-centric approach

    With a 92% customer satisfaction rating and service desk support available 20 hours a day, you can trust your library authentication is in safe hands.

How OpenAthens can future-proof your institution

Useful resources

Access to online resources: a guide for the modern librarian.

A guide for the modern librarian. Our easy to read ebook explains the different access methods for online resources.

Read the ebook

Federated access increases resource usage

Our blog explains why a good user experience boosts resource usage and gives users secure, remote access to library resources.

Increase resource usage

Federated access is the future of authentication

Our blog dives into the benefits of a federated access solution.

Read our blog

How to future proof your remote access

Our sponsored session at Camp ER&L looks into how our complete solution works.

Watch our session

How we support user experience

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Why OpenAthens is the complete solution you need

Our complete solution supports managed proxy and federated authentication, and removes barriers to knowledge with a product thought for those who want to think ahead.

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Future-proofing your authentication solution

What can librarians do to make sure library users have reliable, smooth access to the resources they need, whatever the future holds?

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The complete user experience solution

Today’s students and researchers may visit their academic library’s physical spaces only infrequently, but they need help from its professional staff more than ever.

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Book a demo to find out why OpenAthens’ complete solution removes barriers to knowledge and helps future-proof remote access for your institution and its users.

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