IP proxy or OpenAthens?
The way we all use technology has dramatically evolved since the current access methods were designed.
Our handy guide explains the key differences between IP proxy and OpenAthens single sign-on technology.
We support proxy, why do I need OpenAthens?
Our resource hub is full of educational content and raises awareness of the three key issues around IP-based access: security, poor user experience, and lack of personalization.
IP vs OpenAthens guide
Why proxies deliver a poor user experience
Our e-resources manager Emma Wilson-Shaw explains why proxies deliver a poor remote access experience.
Researchers want a better user experience
How federated access delivers seamless remote access
Ralph Youngen, senior director of technology strategy & partnerships at the American Chemical Society, recounts his company’s experience of seamless remote access during the global pandemic.
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.
Work with us to deliver a great UX
We support NISO standards and work with the SeamlessAccess service to make user login easy. Hear how IOP Publishing helped test our integration with SeamlessAccess to create an improved user journey to IOP Science.
Supporting your business needs
- Flexible licence agreements. Our standards-based software gives you the flexibility to offer licenses based on organization, department or individual and the ability to scale up to a global customer-base.
- Product development based on user insights. Discover more about how learners and researchers are using and engaging with your content so you can develop relevant services they’ll benefit from.
- Personalization that is privacy preserving. Library patrons also benefit from personalization features such as favorites, saved searches and annotated content which is not possible with IP recognition.
Your customers care about privacy
Protecting personal data
The University of Surrey describe their experiences of challenging publisher requests for users personal data. They provide examples of three suppliers, and the outcomes they achieved.
Challenges of providing personalization
With IP-based access, users need to set up separate accounts with every publisher to access their search history, favorites and recommended content. Peter Reid at Bath Spa University explains that a balance needs to be struck between usability and privacy.
Privacy vs Personalization
Our popular Access Lab 2020 panel debate explores some of the issues around privacy and personalization. Speakers share their ideas on how we can improve our service offer to researchers and students, wherever they are in the world.
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