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# OpenAthens

> Remote access made simple

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## Pages

- [OpenAthens Connect](https://www.openathens.net/librarians/openathens-connect/)
- [OpenAthens Connect](https://www.openathens.net/es/bibliotecarios/openathens-connect/)
- [OpenAthens Compass](https://www.openathens.net/es/bibliotecarios/openathens-compass/)
- [OpenAthens Compass](https://www.openathens.net/librarians/openathens-compass/)
- [Understanding service provider integrations](https://www.openathens.net/publishers/understanding-service-provider-integrations/)
- [Browser changes](https://www.openathens.net/browser-changes/)
- [Discover our new reporting tool for publishers](https://www.openathens.net/publishers/discover-our-new-reporting-tool-for-publishers/)
- [Cybersecurity resource hub](https://www.openathens.net/resource-hub/cyber-security-resource-hub/)
- [Platform Migration ](https://www.openathens.net/publishers/platform-migration/)
- [Discover our new add-on product for publishers](https://www.openathens.net/publishers/our-new-add-on-product-for-publishers/)
- [Estoy utilizando un proxy, ¿por qué necesito OpenAthens?](https://www.openathens.net/es/bibliotecarios/estoy-utilizando-un-proxy-por-que-necesito-openathens/)
- [I am using a proxy, why do I need OpenAthens?](https://www.openathens.net/librarians/i-am-using-a-proxy-why-do-i-need-openathens/)
- [Onboarding customer charter](https://www.openathens.net/support/onboarding-customer-charter/)
- [Our memberships](https://www.openathens.net/our-memberships/)
- [Customer tools](https://www.openathens.net/resource-hub/customer-tools/)
- [Library onboarding - user journey](https://www.openathens.net/librarians/onboarding-for-librarians/library-onboarding-user-journey/)
- [Health check service for publishers and service providers](https://www.openathens.net/publishers/publisher-and-service-provider-health-check/)
- [Join our global identity federation](https://www.openathens.net/publishers/federation/)
- [Wayfinder organizational discovery service](https://www.openathens.net/publishers/wayfinder/)
- [OpenAthens Keystone - secure single sign-on](https://www.openathens.net/publishers/openathens-keystone/)
- [Why OpenAthens for publishers and service providers?](https://www.openathens.net/publishers/)
- [Our story](https://www.openathens.net/our-story/)
- [Our resellers](https://www.openathens.net/our-resellers/)
- [Service desk customer charter](https://www.openathens.net/support/service-desk-customer-charter/)
- [Product roadmap](https://www.openathens.net/resource-hub/product-roadmap/)
- [We support proxy, why do I need OpenAthens Compass?](https://www.openathens.net/publishers/we-support-proxy-why-do-i-need-openathens-compass/)
- [The future of libraries - an interview with Nick Poole](https://www.openathens.net/the-future-of-libraries/)
- [Privacy vs personalization panel debate](https://www.openathens.net/resource-hub/events/questions-for-the-panel-debate/)
- [Library onboarding - staying connected](https://www.openathens.net/librarians/onboarding-for-librarians/staying-connected/)
- [Library onboarding - administrator training and development](https://www.openathens.net/librarians/onboarding-for-librarians/training-and-development/)
- [Step 3 library onboarding: activate resources](https://www.openathens.net/librarians/onboarding-for-librarians/step-3/)
- [Step 4 library onboarding: update links](https://www.openathens.net/librarians/onboarding-for-librarians/step-4/)
- [Step 5 library onboarding: integrate with other apps](https://www.openathens.net/librarians/onboarding-for-librarians/step-5/)
- [Step 6 library onboarding: handover](https://www.openathens.net/librarians/onboarding-for-librarians/step-6/)
- [Step 3a library onboarding: troubleshooting resources](https://www.openathens.net/librarians/onboarding-for-librarians/step-3/step-3a-troubleshooting-resources/)
- [Step 3b library onboarding: communicating to users](https://www.openathens.net/librarians/onboarding-for-librarians/step-3/step-3b-communicating-to-users/)
- [Step 1 library onboarding: kick off](https://www.openathens.net/librarians/onboarding-for-librarians/step-1/)
- [Step 1 publisher and service provider onboarding: platform assessment](https://www.openathens.net/publishers/onboarding-for-publishers/step-1/)
- [Step 2 publisher and service provider onboarding: platform upgrade](https://www.openathens.net/publishers/onboarding-for-publishers/step-2/)
- [Step 3 publisher and service provider onboarding: OpenAthens Keystone setup](https://www.openathens.net/publishers/onboarding-for-publishers/step-3/)
- [Step 5 publisher and service provider onboarding: go live](https://www.openathens.net/publishers/onboarding-for-publishers/step-5/)
- [Step 6 publisher and service provider onboarding: set up access](https://www.openathens.net/publishers/onboarding-for-publishers/step-6/)
- [What systems do we integrate with?](https://www.openathens.net/librarians/integrate-systems/)
- [MyAthens](https://www.openathens.net/librarians/myathens/)
- [Home](https://www.openathens.net/es/)
- [Our library products](https://www.openathens.net/librarians/)
- [Onboarding for librarians](https://www.openathens.net/librarians/onboarding-for-librarians/)
- [Home](https://www.openathens.net/)
- [Productos para bibliotecas](https://www.openathens.net/es/bibliotecarios/)

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## Posts

- [Access Lab 2026: New year, new ideas, new tools](https://www.openathens.net/blog/new-year-new-ideas-new-tools/)
- [Celebrating ten years of Access Lab: Registrations are open for Access Lab UK & EMEA!](https://www.openathens.net/blog/celebrating-ten-years-of-access-lab/)
- [Access Lab EMEA 2026: bigger, better, and back in person](https://www.openathens.net/blog/access-lab-emea-back-in-person/)
- [User experience matters: join this new publishing community of practice](https://www.openathens.net/blog/ux-community-practice-publishing/)
- [Mythbusting: The cybersecurity edition!](https://www.openathens.net/blog/mythbusting-the-cybersecurity-edition/)
- [Say hello to OpenAthens Connect: simple, secure access for less complex libraries ](https://www.openathens.net/blog/say-hello-to-openathens-connect/)
- [Saluda a OpenAthens Connect: acceso simple y seguro para bibliotecas menos complejas](https://www.openathens.net/es/blog/saluda-a-openathens-connect-acceso-simple-y-seguro-para-bibliotecas-menos-complejas/)
- [Grab a coffee. Here’s why cookies are still on the menu for Google ](https://www.openathens.net/blog/google-backtrack-cookies-decision/)
- [Librarians, welcome to OpenAthens Compass!](https://www.openathens.net/blog/librarians-welcome-to-openathens-compass/)
- [Crumbs! No end in sight for the third-party cookie](https://www.openathens.net/blog/google-back-track-plan-on-third-party-cookies/)
- [The impact of browser privacy changes on IP access](https://www.openathens.net/blog/the-impact-of-browser-privacy-changes-on-ip-access/)
- [Is the open web a student's friend or foe? (And other burning questions about user experience)](https://www.openathens.net/blog/is-the-open-web-a-students-friend-or-foe/)
- [How to protect your organization against cyber-attacks](https://www.openathens.net/blog/protect-your-organization-against-cyber-attacks/)
- [Cybersecurity in the pharmaceutical industry](https://www.openathens.net/blog/cybersecurity-in-the-pharmaceutical-industry/)
- [Managing the risks of AI in libraries](https://www.openathens.net/blog/managing-risks-of-ai-in-libraries/)
- [Exploring uses of AI in libraries](https://www.openathens.net/blog/exploring-uses-of-ai-in-libraries/)
- [Walls come tumbling down!](https://www.openathens.net/blog/walls-come-tumbling-down/)
- [Cambridge University Press win UX Award 2024](https://www.openathens.net/blog/cambridge-university-press-win-ux-award-2024/)
- [How OpenAthens helps protect content from misuse](https://www.openathens.net/blog/how-openathens-helps-protect-content-from-misuse/)
- [“It would be good if browser changes meant browsers are more in control of the user experience”](https://www.openathens.net/blog/what-is-happening-with-browser-changes/)
- [Always playing catch-up with your locally hosted proxy service?](https://www.openathens.net/blog/always-playing-catch-up-with-your-locally-hosted-proxy/)
- [Why customers choose OpenAthens as a trusted identity provider](https://www.openathens.net/blog/why-customers-choose-openathens-as-a-trusted-identity-provider/)
- [UX is simplification and matching customer’s expectations](https://www.openathens.net/blog/user-centered-principles-to-deliver-seamless-user-experience/)
- [Stay ahead of browser-level privacy changes](https://www.openathens.net/blog/stay-ahead-of-browser-level-privacy-changes/)
- [The complete user experience solution](https://www.openathens.net/blog/the-complete-user-experience-solution/)
- [Future-proofing your authentication solution](https://www.openathens.net/blog/future-proofing-your-authentication-solution/)
- [Why OpenAthens Compass is the complete solution you need](https://www.openathens.net/blog/why-openathens-is-the-complete-solution-you-need/)
- [Vendor and librarian partnerships matter more than ever before](https://www.openathens.net/blog/vendor-and-librarian-partnerships-matter-more-than-ever-before/)
- [Consistent user experience is essential for research](https://www.openathens.net/blog/consistent-user-experience-discussions/)
- [Granular stats drill deeper into content usage](https://www.openathens.net/blog/granular-stats-drill-deeper-into-content-usage/)
- [Federated access is the future of authentication](https://www.openathens.net/blog/federated-access-is-the-future-of-authentication/)
- [Fast, seamless authentication gives library users the keys to the treasure box](https://www.openathens.net/blog/fast-seamless-authentication-gives-library-users-the-keys-to-the-treasure-box/)
- ["Barriers to access are a people problem, not a technology problem"](https://www.openathens.net/blog/barriers-to-access/)
- [In the dark about library user experience?](https://www.openathens.net/blog/in-the-dark-about-library-user-experience/)
- [Report: Library user experience 2023](https://www.openathens.net/blog/report-library-user-experience-2023/)
- [Best publisher UX award 2023: The finalists](https://www.openathens.net/blog/ux-award-finalists-webinar-2023/)
- [Towards better integrated library systems – OpenAthens Compass and EBSCO Discovery Service](https://www.openathens.net/blog/towards-better-integrated-library-systems-openathens-and-ebsco-discovery-service/)
- [Customer experience: Why is it important and how to get it right](https://www.openathens.net/blog/customer-experience-why-is-it-important-and-how-to-get-it-right/)
- [­­­­Ian Wareing – senior product manager](https://www.openathens.net/blog/ian-wareing-product-manager/)
- [Password security: The staggering gap in a highly technological society](https://www.openathens.net/blog/password-security-the-staggering-gap-in-a-highly-technological-society/)
- [Microsoft Entra ID as an identity provider in an identity federation](https://www.openathens.net/blog/microsoft-entra-id-as-our-identity-provider-in-an-identity-federation/)
- [Working with 1:1 SAML connections](https://www.openathens.net/blog/working-with-11-saml-connections/)
- [The benefits of an integrated library system](https://www.openathens.net/blog/the-benefits-of-an-integrated-library-system/)
- [Meet the OpenAthens team members in Singapore](https://www.openathens.net/blog/meet-the-openathens-team-members-in-singapore/)
- [The future of digital identity: a Lifelong Learning Identity perspective](https://www.openathens.net/blog/the-future-of-digital-identity/)
- [The impact of cookie privacy changes on identity services](https://www.openathens.net/blog/the-impact-of-cookie-privacy-changes-on-identity-services/)
- [Access Lab 2022 roundup](https://www.openathens.net/blog/access-lab-2022-roundup/)
- [Reporting: a powerful tool to improve library engagement](https://www.openathens.net/blog/reporting-a-powerful-tool-to-improve-library-engagement/)
- [Boosting e-learning engagement at Nescot College with single sign-on](https://www.openathens.net/blog/boosting-e-learning-engagement-at-nescot-college-with-single-sign-on/)
- [Meet the team - Rob Smith, principal software engineer](https://www.openathens.net/blog/meet-the-team-rob-smith/)
- [A ‘universe’ of Open Access research papers available to MyAthens users](https://www.openathens.net/blog/a-universe-of-open-access-research-papers-available-to-myathens-users/)
- [Benefits of a managed service](https://www.openathens.net/blog/benefits-of-a-managed-service/)
- [Solving challenges presented by some organizational discovery services](https://www.openathens.net/blog/solving-challenges-of-some-organizational-discovery-services/)
- [Crossing the digital divide through collaboration - Access Lab 2021 panel debate](https://www.openathens.net/blog/crossing-the-digital-divide-through-collaboration/)
- [How NHS Digital rose to the challenge of creating a single sign-on process – Access Lab 2021](https://www.openathens.net/blog/how-nhs-digital-rose-to-the-challenge-of-creating-a-single-sign-on-process-access-lab-2021/)
- [Meet the team – Adam Snook, Technical Consultant](https://www.openathens.net/blog/meet-the-team-adam-snook/)
- [Challenging the digital divide – how 2020 is exposing challenges in access to information](https://www.openathens.net/blog/challenging-the-digital-divide/)
- [Why proxies deliver a poor remote access experience for library users](https://www.openathens.net/blog/why-proxies-deliver-a-poor-remote-access-experience/)
- [Removing barriers to access – why user experience needs to be higher on the agenda](https://www.openathens.net/blog/why-user-experience-needs-to-be-higher-on-the-agenda/)
- [Authentication: #1 building block for access to resources](https://www.openathens.net/blog/authentication-1-building-block-for-access-to-resources/)
- [OpenAthens webinar review: A password-less future?](https://www.openathens.net/blog/openathens-a-password-less-future/)
- [Talkin ’bout my federation](https://www.openathens.net/blog/talkin-bout-my-federation/)
- [Publishers – Did you know?](https://www.openathens.net/blog/publishers-did-you-know/)
- [Access Lab 2020 panel discussion: Privacy vs personalization](https://www.openathens.net/blog/privacy-vs-personalization/)
- [The Future of Libraries – Reflections on Access Lab 2020 keynote](https://www.openathens.net/blog/the-future-of-libraries/)
- [Difference between IP/ proxy and OpenAthens for publishers and service providers](https://www.openathens.net/blog/difference-between-ip-proxy-openathens-for-publishers/)
- [‘No’ to publishers gathering personal data](https://www.openathens.net/blog/no-to-publishers-gathering-personal-data/)
- [Top tips on setup for OpenAthens](https://www.openathens.net/blog/top-tips-on-setup-for-openathens-compass/)
- [Access Lab 2020 review: Simplifying the future together](https://www.openathens.net/blog/access-lab-2020-review-simplifying-the-future-together/)
- [Interview with Russell Palmer, assistant director at GALILEO virtual library](https://www.openathens.net/blog/interview-with-russell-palmer-at-galileo-virtual-library/)
- [Nick Poole on the role of libraries](https://www.openathens.net/blog/nick-poole-the-role-of-libraries/)
- [The missing link in the academic publishing cycle](https://www.openathens.net/blog/missing-link-in-academic-publishing-cycle/)
- [How are publishers responding to industry change](https://www.openathens.net/blog/how-publishers-respond-to-industry-change/)
- [Meet business development manager, Kieran Prince](https://www.openathens.net/blog/meet-international-sales-manager-kieran-prince/)
- [Meet Matt Olive, customer services manager](https://www.openathens.net/blog/meet-matt-olive-customer-services-manager/)
- [Providing access to specific user groups](https://www.openathens.net/blog/providing-access-to-specific-user-groups/)
- [How user experience drives design decisions](https://www.openathens.net/blog/how-user-experience-drives-design-decisions/)
- [Piracy as a disruptor for change](https://www.openathens.net/blog/piracy-as-a-disruptor-for-change/)
- [Intentional architecture and three models for UX design](https://www.openathens.net/blog/bbc-dan-ramsden-three-ux-design-models/)
- [How piracy is forcing industry transformation](https://www.openathens.net/blog/piracy-forcing-industry-transformation/)
- [Bad user experience is a barrier to content](https://www.openathens.net/blog/bad-user-experience/)
- [Implications for online library resource access following the introduction of single sign-on at the University of Leeds](https://www.openathens.net/blog/moving-from-shibboleth-to-openathens-compass/)

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## FAQ

- [Does OpenAthens provide low-cost options for smaller institutions with limited subscriptions?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/does-openathens-provide-low-cost-options-for-smaller-institutions-with-limited-subscriptions/)
- [How much does OpenAthens Compass cost?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/how-much-does-openathens-compass-cost/)
- [¿Ofrece OpenAthens opciones de bajo coste para instituciones pequeñas con suscripciones limitadas?](https://www.openathens.net/es/preguntas-frecuentes/ofrece-openathens-opciones-de-bajo-coste-para-instituciones-pequenas-con-suscripciones-limitadas/)
- [¿Cuánto cuesta OpenAthens Compass?](https://www.openathens.net/es/preguntas-frecuentes/cuanto-cuesta-openathens-compass/)
- [OpenAthens Connect Q&A](https://www.openathens.net/faq/openathens-connect-qa/)
- [What is an Athenized link?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/what-is-an-athenized-link/)
- [¿Qué es un enlace Athenized?  ](https://www.openathens.net/es/preguntas-frecuentes/que-es-un-enlace-athenized/)
- [Which industries can use OpenAthens?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/which-industries-can-use-openathens/)
- [What does OpenAthens’ hybrid solution include and how does it benefit my institution?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/what-does-openathens-hybrid-solution-include-and-how-does-it-benefit-my-institution/)
- [¿En qué sectores puede utilizarse OpenAthens? ](https://www.openathens.net/es/preguntas-frecuentes/en-que-sectores-puede-utilizarse-openathens/)
- [¿Qué incluye la solución híbrida de OpenAthens y cómo beneficia a mi institución?](https://www.openathens.net/es/preguntas-frecuentes/que-incluye-la-solucion-hibrida-de-openathens-y-como-beneficia-a-mi-institucion/)
- [What library products does OpenAthens offer?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/what-library-products-does-openathens-offer/)
- [¿Qué productos para bibliotecas ofrece OpenAthens?](https://www.openathens.net/es/preguntas-frecuentes/que-productos-para-bibliotecas-ofrece-openathens/)
- [How does OpenAthens support its customers and ensure reliable service?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/how-does-openathens-support-its-customers-and-ensure-reliable-service/)
- [What is OpenAthens Connect and how does it differ from OpenAthens Compass?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/what-is-openathens-connect-and-how-does-it-differ-from-openathens-compass/)
- [¿Qué es OpenAthens Connect y en qué se diferencia de OpenAthens Compass?](https://www.openathens.net/es/preguntas-frecuentes/que-es-openathens-connect-y-en-que-se-diferencia-de-openathens-compass/)
- [Certificate expiration Q&A](https://www.openathens.net/faq/certificate-expiration-qa/)
- [OpenAthens Certificate Expiration FAQ](https://www.openathens.net/faq/certificate-expiration-faq/)
- [OpenAthens Compass Managed Proxy Service FAQ](https://www.openathens.net/faq/openathens-managed-proxy-service-faq/)
- [What is OpenAthens?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/what-is-openathens/)
- [Browser changes FAQ](https://www.openathens.net/faq/browser-changes-faq/)
- [How do you manage smaller vendors that only publish one journal title?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/how-do-you-manage-smaller-vendors-that-only-publish-one-journal-title/)
- [How do we know if we ought to stop allocating the proxy resource or if we should continue allocating both the federated and the proxy?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/how-do-we-know-if-we-ought-to-stop-allocating-the-proxy-resource/)
- [Where can I find a list of federated institutions?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/where-can-i-find-a-list-of-federated-institutions/)
- [What are the challenges in a statewide deployment of a single sign-on experience for the use of electronic database resources?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/what-are-the-challenges-in-a-statewide-deployment-of-a-single-sign-on-experience-for-the-use-of-electronic-database-resources/)
- [What can federated single sign-on do that IP authentication with VPN can't?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/what-can-federated-single-sign-on-do/)
- [Does OpenAthens provide access to journals, e-resources, or articles?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/does-openathens-supply-journals-e-resources-or-articles/)
- [How can I help users manage their OpenAthens Compass accounts and free up some of my time?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/how-can-i-help-users-manage-their-openathens-accounts/)
- [Can librarians use OpenAthens without having subscriptions to online resources?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/can-i-use-openathens-without-subscriptions/)
- [OpenAthens new password policy FAQ](https://www.openathens.net/faq/openathens-new-password-policy-faq/)
- [Can I use my existing SAML product to join the OpenAthens Federation?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/we-already-use-saml-products/)
- [We have a single subscription record for a customer, but OpenAthens says the customer consists of multiple organizations. Why is this?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/subscription-record-for-customers/)
- [We use IP recognition and/or organizational username/passwords to enable access – isn’t that enough?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/we-use-ip-recognition/)
- [What is an access management federation?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/what-is-an-access-management-federation/)
- [What personalization options are available?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/what-personalization-options-are-available/)
- [Do you need to keep on-site IP authentication?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/do-you-need-to-keep-on-site-ip-authentication/)
- [How long does library onboarding take?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/how-long-does-library-onboarding-take/)
- [Who needs to be involved?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/who-needs-to-be-involved/)
- [What do you need before we can get started?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/what-do-you-need-before-we-can-get-started/)
- [Why do you need my IP address?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/why-do-you-need-my-ip-address/)
- [My product has a mobile app – can OpenAthens be used there?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/my-product-has-a-mobile-app-can-openathens-be-used-there/)
- [How does federated access management help secure my content?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/how-does-federated-access-management-help-secure-my-content/)
- [How much does it cost for a publisher or service provider to use OpenAthens?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/how-much-does-it-cost-for-a-publisher-or-provider-to-use-openathens/)
- [I’ve got existing users registered with my platform. If their organization uses federated access management and they start connecting via that route, how can I match these user records?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/how-can-i-match-user-records/)
- [Other access management federations are free to join – why do I have to pay to join the OpenAthens Federation?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/why-do-i-have-to-pay-to-join-the-openathens-federation/)
- [Our content is hosted on WordPress/Squarespace/another lightweight hosting provider. Will OpenAthens software work on these platforms?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/will-openathens-software-work-on-other-platforms/)
- [How can you restrict access to specific groups or individuals based on their role?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/how-can-you-restrict-access-to-specific-groups-or-individuals-based-on-their-role/)
- [Are there any differences between the user's experience for on-site and remote access?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/are-there-any-differences-between-the-users-experience-for-on-site-and-remote-access/)
- [Can we capture information about users, such as their name and email address?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/can-we-capture-information-about-users-such-as-their-name-and-email-address/)
- [Does OpenAthens Compass work with link resolvers?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/does-openathens-work-with-link-resolvers/)
- [How does OpenAthens help publishers improve the user experience?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/how-can-openathens-help-publishers-to-provide-a-better-user-experience/)
- [Multiple administrator FAQ](https://www.openathens.net/faq/multiple-administrator-faq/)
- [What’s the difference between OpenAthens Compass and Shibboleth?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/openathens-vs-shibboleth/)
- [How can you manage temporary access for guests and walk-in users with OpenAthens Compass?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/how-can-you-manage-temporary-access-for-guests-and-walk-in-users-with-openathens/)
- [Why is OpenAthens Compass more effective than IP authentication?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/why-is-openathens-more-effective-than-ip-authentication/)
- [What will prevent users from sharing their usernames/passwords?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/what-will-prevent-users-from-sharing-their-usernames-passwords/)
- [When can you switch off your Proxy server?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/when-can-you-switch-off-your-proxy-server/)
- [I work for a commercial organization – can we use the OpenAthens service?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/i-work-for-a-commercial-organization-can-we-use-the-openathens-service/)
- [If I subscribe to OpenAthens will I automatically get access to e-resources such as EBSCO databases, Elsevier journals or Science Direct?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/will-i-automatically-get-access-to-e-resources/)
- [Which publishers does OpenAthens Compass? What if we subscribe to a resource that does not support OpenAthens?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/how-many-publishers-does-openathens-support-what-if-we-subscribe-to-a-resource-that-does-not-support-openathens/)
- [What resources have you not been able to make available through OpenAthens, either because of the vendor or your technology?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/what-resources-have-you-not-been-able-to-make-available-through-openathens-either-because-of-the-vendor-or-your-technology/)
- [Why can’t I access a resource in OpenAthens Compass?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/why-is-my-resource-inaccessible-in-openathens/)
- [If there is an access problem, or a resource is not working as intended, how does this get resolved?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/if-there-is-an-access-problem-or-a-resource-is-not-working-as-intended-how-does-this-get-resolved/)
- [What is the process for onboarding a new resource after go-live?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/what-is-the-process-for-onboarding-a-new-resource-after-go-live/)
- [Is there a way to know when new resources are made accessible so these can be added if needed?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/is-there-a-way-to-know-when-new-resources-are-made-accessible-so-these-can-be-added-if-needed/)
- [What training will be available during the OpenAthens Compass implementation or go live?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/what-training-will-be-available-during-the-implementation-or-go-live/)
- [What level of involvement will be needed by IT after the go-live to configure smaller database or vendor connections?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/what-level-of-involvement-will-be-needed-by-it-after-the-go-live-to-configure-smaller-database-or-vendor-connections/)
- [Will we have a new webpage with the databases and journals?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/will-we-have-a-new-webpage-with-the-databases-and-journals-and-link-outs/)
- [How long until users are logged out due to inactivity](https://www.openathens.net/faq/what-is-the-inactivity-logoff-time/)
- [What is the estimated setup time for OpenAthens Compass?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/what-is-the-estimated-setup-time/)
- [How are users managed within OpenAthens Compass? Will I need to create new users and how can I restrict access to certain users?](https://www.openathens.net/faq/how-are-users-managed-within-openathens/)
- [What can we expect in regards to the Compass implementation process? What are the responsibilities for OpenAthens, the central IT team, and the library](https://www.openathens.net/faq/what-can-we-expect-in-regards-to-the-implementation-process-what-are-the-responsibilities-for-openathens-the-central-it-team-and-the-library/)

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## Events

- [ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026](https://www.openathens.net/events/ala-annual-conference-and-exhibition-2026/)
- [EBSCO User Group 2026](https://www.openathens.net/events/ebsco-user-group-2026/)
- [MLA Annual Conference 2026](https://www.openathens.net/events/mla-annual-conference-2026/)
- [GALILEO annual conference 2026](https://www.openathens.net/events/galileo-annual-conference-2026/)
- [Society for Scholarly Publishing 48th Annual Meeting](https://www.openathens.net/events/society-for-scholarly-publishing-48th-annual-meeting/)
- [STM US Annual Conference 2026](https://www.openathens.net/events/stm-us-annual-conference-2026/)
- [UKSG Annual Conference 2026](https://www.openathens.net/events/uksg-annual-conference-2026/)
- [OLA super conference 2026](https://www.openathens.net/events/ola-super-conference-2026/)
- [Charleston conference Asia](https://www.openathens.net/events/charleston-conference-asia/)
- [ER&L 2026](https://www.openathens.net/events/erl-2026/)
- [OpenAthens Connect: an introduction](https://www.openathens.net/events/openathens-connect-an-introduction/)
- [OpenAthens unpacked: SSO or federated access](https://www.openathens.net/events/openathens-unpacked-sso-or-federated-access/)
- [Cybersecurity webinar: Their risk is our risk - Conversations with your Information Security folks](https://www.openathens.net/events/webinar-cybersecurity-their-risk-is-our-risk/)
- [Webinar: UX in the US - Bridging the Gap Between Students and Resources](https://www.openathens.net/events/webinar-ux-in-the-us/)
- [Back to basics: Security and user privacy](https://www.openathens.net/events/back-to-basics-security-and-user-privacy/)
- [Why libraries are choosing federated single sign-on](https://www.openathens.net/events/why-libraries-are-choosing-federated-single-sign-on/)
- [Webinar: What is federated single sign-on?](https://www.openathens.net/events/webinar-what-is-federated-single-sign-on/)
- [Improving resource discovery for users](https://www.openathens.net/events/improving-resource-discovery-for-users/)
- [Streamlining access for your users](https://www.openathens.net/events/streamlining-access-for-your-users/)
- [UCEM: making the most of MyAthens+](https://www.openathens.net/events/ucem-making-the-most-of-myathens-plus/)
- [How IOP Publishing simplified user access to IOPscience](https://www.openathens.net/events/how-iop-publishing-simplified-user-access-to-iopscience/)
- [Paywalls and pandemics: ensuring seamless remote access and data security](https://www.openathens.net/events/paywalls-and-pandemics-ensuring-seamless-remote-access-and-data-security/)
- [How East West University increased Library usage and patron satisfaction with OpenAthens](https://www.openathens.net/events/how-east-west-university-increased-library-usage-and-patron-satisfaction-with-openathens/)
- [Kill two birds with one stone. Beat the pirates and give users the experience they deserve](https://www.openathens.net/events/kill-two-birds-with-one-stone-beat-the-pirates-and-give-users-the-experience-they-deserve/)
- [OpenAthens Compass 101: A guide for our librarians](https://www.openathens.net/events/openathens-101-a-guide-for-our-librarians/)
- [Introducing MyAthens+](https://www.openathens.net/events/introducing-myathens-plus-session-01/)
- [Access Lab 2021](https://www.openathens.net/events/access-lab-2021/)

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## Case Studies

- [Public sector library outreach: how to boost your resource usage and engagement](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/public-sector-library-outreach/)
- [A world-leading authentication solution for China’s top university](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/a-world-leading-authentication-solution-for-chinas-top-university/)
- [Easy, secure access to library resources – wherever the search journey starts](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/secure-access-to-library-resources-wherever-the-journey-starts/)
- [Collaborating at scale to improve user experience](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/collaborating-at-scale-to-improve-user-experience/)
- [OpenAthens Compass makes access to resources easy, even ones that don't support SAML](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/openathens-compass-makes-access-to-resources-easy/)
- [OpenAthens Keystone is the vital piece in the UX jigsaw](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/consistent-login-experience/)
- [New Reporting API features help leading research library demonstrate value](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/new-openathens-reporting-api-helps-librarians-demonstrate-value/)
- ["For us, OpenAthens is a bridge"](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/cadmore-media/)
- [Entra ID integration is the silver bullet for user experience issues](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/entra-id-integration-is-the-silver-bullet-for-user-experience-issues/)
- [NHS Wales implements nationwide local directory integration](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/nhs-wales-implements-nationwide-local-directory-integration/)
- [Clinicians feel the need for speed](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/bmj-deep-linking/)
- [OpenAthens assists Oxford University Press with successful migration of Oxford Academic platform.](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/oxford-university-press-platform-migration/)
- [Chatham House: “MyAthens+ makes all our resources easier to discover”](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/chatham-house-myathens-makes-all-our-resources-easier-to-discover/)
- [University of Johannesburg: Best practice for access to library e-resources during the pandemic and beyond](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/university-of-johannesburg/)
- [University of Melbourne: seamless user experience and tranquility over security](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/university-of-melbourne-seamless-user-experience-and-tranquility-over-security/)
- [UCEM: user experience at the heart of the library](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/ucem-user-experience-at-the-heart-of-the-library/)
- [OpenAthens Compass allows Leeds Beckett University to provide real evidence on resource usage and user engagement](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/leeds-beckett-university/)
- [OpenAthens Compass Simplifies Access to Evidence-Based Clinical Information for Northern Sydney Local Health District](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/northern-sydney-local-health-district/)
- [Improved service and library usage report following a large-scale migration to OpenAthens Compass for The Texas Medical Center Library](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/texas-medical-center-library/)
- [Security Audit Inspires Iowa State University Library to Discontinue Proxy Service and implement OpenAthens Compass for single sign on authentication](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/iowa-state-university/)
- [IOP Publishing simplifies and modernises the way it offers access to content, using OpenAthens federated access management solution](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/iop-publishing/)
- [Zero disruption to users as Financial Times migrates to Keystone](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/financial-times/)
- [BMJ Best Practice implements Keystone](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/bmj-best-practice/)
- [IPU New Zealand: How to increase library usage with OpenAthens Compass](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/ipu-new-zealand-tertiary-institute/)
- [Access to information for healthcare professionals during lockdown provided by OpenAthens](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/access-to-information-for-nhs-nightingale/)
- [Top university in Australia enhance end user experience and maximize security with OpenAthens Compass](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/university-of-melbourne/)
- [Hurley Medical Centre implements a seamless single sign-on solution for employees and students with OpenAthens Compass](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/hurley-medical-centre/)
- [Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes Jewish College implement OpenAthens Compass to provide seamless remote access to its holdings](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/goldfarb-school-of-nursing-at-barnes-jewish-college/)
- [Museum of London overcomes remote working challenge following UK lockdown with OpenAthens Compass](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/museum-of-london/)
- [FOLIO and OpenAthens Compass integration: A case study of Chalmers University of Technology](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/folio-and-openathens-integration/)
- [When WAM went bam: OpenAthens Compass and Alma implementation](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/when-wam-went-bam/)
- [Gwendolyn Brook Library's switch from EZproxy to OpenAthens Compass](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/gwendolyn-brook-librarys-switch-from-ezproxy-to-openathens-compass/)
- [GALILEO for Life: Georgia’s Portal to Lifelong Learning](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/galileo-for-life-georgias-portal-to-lifelong-learning/)
- [Creating a seamless reading experience with OpenAthens and PressReader](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/creating-a-seamless-reading-experience/)
- [Point Park University adopts cutting-edge authentication technology to support a wide range of innovative programs](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/point-park-university/)
- [Macalester College enables full access to HathiTrust with OpenAthens Compass](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/macalester-college/)
- [Giving physicians remote access to critical online medical information with OpenAthens Compass at Atlantic Health System](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/atlantic-health-system/)
- [Global medical research business transforms remote working with OpenAthens Compass](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/global-medical-research-business/)
- [Clarkson College transforms library services with OpenAthens Compass for secure, global, single sign on](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/clarkson-college/)
- [School librarians set to transform access and value of learning resources with OpenAthens Compass](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/openathens-for-school-librarians/)
- [OpenAthens and EBSCO help Queensland Health improve service delivery across a vast outback region](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/queensland-health/)
- [OpenAthens helps leading UK media group open up new UK and international markets](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/mark-allen-group/)
- [De La Salle Health Sciences Institute implements a secure remote access management solution for its faculty, students, and staff](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/de-la-salle-health-sciences-institute/)
- [The Geological Society Publishing House invests in OpenAthens to improve access for global organizations](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/the-geological-society-publishing-house/)
- [Replacing Shibboleth with OpenAthens Compass transformed online information access for Aston University](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/aston-university/)
- [Building an international authentication system on OpenAthens Compass at Middlesex University](https://www.openathens.net/case-studies/middlesex-university/)

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## News

- [Setting the standard: OpenAthens Compass awarded platinum for eighth consecutive year in 2026 Modern Library Awards](https://www.openathens.net/news/setting-the-standard-openathens-compass-awarded-platinum-for-eighth-consecutive-year-in-2026-modern-library-awards/)
- [eLife win OpenAthens UX Award 2025 ](https://www.openathens.net/news/elife-win-openathens-ux-award-2025/)
- [OpenAthens receives platinum in 2025 Modern Library Awards](https://www.openathens.net/news/openathens-receives-2025-mla-platinum/)
- [OverDrive content catalog joins OpenAthens Federation ](https://www.openathens.net/news/overdrive-content-catalog-joins-openathens-federation/)
- [PolicyMap future-proof access with OpenAthens single sign-on](https://www.openathens.net/news/policymap-future-proof-access-with-openathens/)
- [Applications open for UX Award 2025](https://www.openathens.net/news/applications-open-for-ux-award-2025/)
- [BMJ Group and OpenAthens open doors to BMJ Impact Analytics](https://www.openathens.net/news/bmj-group-and-openathens-open-doors-to-bmj-impact-analytics/)
- [Ground News collaborates with OpenAthens to help students](https://www.openathens.net/news/ground-news-collaborates-with-openathens-to-help-students/)
- [OpenAthens publishes findings from global research into resource discovery](https://www.openathens.net/news/findings-from-global-research-into-resource-discovery/)
- [Access Lab 2023: Call for speakers](https://www.openathens.net/news/access-lab-2023-call-for-speakers/)
- [Dedicated customer support in Singapore](https://www.openathens.net/news/dedicated-customer-support-in-singapore/)
- [NICE renews OpenAthens contract for NHS in England](https://www.openathens.net/news/nice-renews-openathens-contract-for-nhs-in-england/)
- [Open access resources now on MyAthens Plus](https://www.openathens.net/news/open-access-resources-now-on-myathens-plus/)
- [New head of product](https://www.openathens.net/news/new-head-of-product/)
- [Complete MyAthens overhaul unveiled](https://www.openathens.net/news/complete-myathens-overhaul-unveiled/)
- [OpenAthens joins the American Library Association (ALA)](https://www.openathens.net/news/openathens-joins-the-american-library-association-ala/)
- [OpenAthens bolsters HathiTrust’s offer to academic libraries](https://www.openathens.net/news/openathens-bolsters-hathitrusts-offer-to-academic-libraries/)
- [OpenAthens joins as member of National Information Standards Organization (NISO)](https://www.openathens.net/news/openathens-joins-as-member-of-niso/)
- [Semantic Scholar support institutional login and full text research access](https://www.openathens.net/news/semantic-scholar-support-institutional-login/)
- [Winner of our ‘Best publisher UX award’ 2020](https://www.openathens.net/news/winner-of-our-best-publisher-ux-award-2020/)
- [China increases remote access to scientific information](https://www.openathens.net/news/china-increases-remote-access-to-scientific-information/)
- [Best publisher UX award 2020 finalists](https://www.openathens.net/news/best-publisher-ux-award-2020-finalists/)
- [SPIE Digital Library leverages OpenAthens authentication for optics and photonics research](https://www.openathens.net/news/spie-digital-library-leverages-openathens-authentication/)
- [Lean Library partners with OpenAthens](https://www.openathens.net/news/lean-library-partners-with-openathens/)
- [OpenAthens receives Platinum in 2019 Modern Library Awards from LibraryWorks](https://www.openathens.net/news/openathens-receives-platinum-in-2019-modern-library-awards/)
- [OpenAthens announces partnership with Macalester College and joins InCommon Federation as sponsored partner](https://www.openathens.net/news/openathens-announces-partnership/)

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## Advice

- [Top tips for implementing OpenAthens Compass](https://www.openathens.net/advice/top-tips-for-implementing-openathens/)
- [Account troubleshooting](https://www.openathens.net/advice/account-troubleshooting/)
- [Yes! NHS organizations CAN use local directory connections to improve user experience](https://www.openathens.net/advice/nhs-organizations-can-use-local-directory-connections/)
- [How to get a better UX from publishers](https://www.openathens.net/advice/how-to-get-a-better-ux-from-publishers/)
- [The three main user journeys – and how to get them right](https://www.openathens.net/advice/the-three-main-user-journeys-and-how-to-get-them-right/)
- [How do I get an OpenAthens account?](https://www.openathens.net/advice/how-do-i-get-an-openathens-account/)
- [DIY Guerrilla research for university librarians](https://www.openathens.net/advice/diy-guerrilla-research-for-university-librarians/)
- [Five tips to improve online research experience](https://www.openathens.net/advice/five-tips-for-improving-online-research-experience/)
- [How to login to OpenAthens Compass for remote access to all your library’s resources](https://www.openathens.net/advice/how-to-login-to-openathens-for-remote-access/)
- [Getting the best out of your relationship with your IT team](https://www.openathens.net/advice/getting-the-best-out-of-your-relationship-with-your-it-team/)
- [OpenAthens Compass101: Redirector links](https://www.openathens.net/advice/openathens101-redirector-links/)
- [Working from home as an OpenAthens Compass information manager](https://www.openathens.net/advice/working-from-home-as-an-openathens-information-manager/)
- [Resource usage reporting for library consortia](https://www.openathens.net/advice/resource-usage-reporting-for-library-consortia/)
- [OpenAthens Compass 101: A guide for our librarians – Housekeeping](https://www.openathens.net/advice/openathens-101-housekeeping/)
- [OpenAthens Compass 101: A guide for our librarians – After end-users activate their OpenAthens Compass account](https://www.openathens.net/advice/openathens-101-after-end-users-activate-their-openathens-account/)
- [OpenAthens Compass 101: A guide for our librarians – Schema editor](https://www.openathens.net/advice/openathens-101-schema-editor/)
- [OpenAthens Compass 101: A guide for our librarians – Email Address Login](https://www.openathens.net/advice/openathens-101-a-guide-for-our-librarians-email-address-login/)
- [UX recommendations for improved access to content](https://www.openathens.net/advice/ux-recommendations-for-improved-access-to-content/)
- [OpenAthens Compass 101: A guide for our librarians – Discovery hints](https://www.openathens.net/advice/openathens-101-a-guide-for-our-librarians-discovery-hints/)

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