OpenAthens Connect

OVERVIEW

EIFL has negotiated discounted subscription rates for OpenAthens Connect, a core-featured, single sign-on solution that gives users secure remote access to online resources anywhere, anytime..

KEY FEATURES

• Single sign-on. OpenAthens Connect designed as a single sign-on solution, with effortless authentication, privacy, and security built in.
• Account management. OpenAthens Connect is designed specifically for librarians to manage authentication and end-user accounts. Their admin dashboard provides an intuitive user interface to manage users and control the subscriptions they can access.
• Seamless off-site and on-site access. Single links are created that allow users to access information regardless of where they are located. It also enables access for people using mobile devices to reach the information they need.
• Statistics and data. Comprehensive usage statistics show how often content is accessed and by which users. The reporting tool provides valuable insights into which parts of your organization engages most regularly with your library or information centre services so you can manage resources and subscriptions more effectively.
• Easy integration. OpenAthens Connect slots seamlessly into existing library systems to provide the best user experience possible.
• Connections to up to 20 vendors. OpenAthens Connect supports a limited number of up to 20 vendor resources from the OpenAthens catalogue.
   

HOW TO GET STARTED

OpenAthens provide a comprehensive and easy to follow onboarding guide for libraries. 

FURTHER INFORMATION

• OpenAthens Connect webpage