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How do I log into OpenAthens?
Login via a publisher or information discovery website. If you go straight to a discovery search or publisher website you’ll need to look for ‘sign in’ or ‘login’ on the homepage. Click on this and look for the OpenAthens, Shibboleth or ‘login via your institution’ button.
How do I access my Athens Account?
Login with your OpenAthens by using your email address. You will be able to see all your account details and a list of resources that you have access to. I need to reset my OpenAthens password. Click on Login to NHS OpenAthens and then on the Forgot password?
What is an Athens account?
An NHS OpenAthens account gives you access, through the Knowledge and Library Hub to databases of journal articles, the full text of journals and eBooks. In addition, having an OpenAthens Account allows you to access the full text of journals in the area of paramedicine paid for by the library.
What is OpenAthens access?
OpenAthens is an authentication and electronic access management system that provides access to the library’s licensed online resources via single sign-on (SSO) technology both on and off campus. It is replacing our current system, EZproxy. OpenAthens is a “gateway” service to facilitate access to publisher content.
What is Athens database?
It is an authentication system that allows you to access a range of quality information online. With an NHS OpenAthens account, you can access nationally purchased bibliographic databases, including: AMED (from Ovid)
How do I get a free Athens account?
How do I register for an Athens account?
- Complete the online form – link below.
- Check your email for a message from Eduserv about Athens.
- Click on the activation link in the email.
- Create your password.
- Accept the terms and conditions.
How does OpenAthens work?
OpenAthens allows users to access multiple electronic resources without needing separate usernames and passwords for each individual vendor. Instead, each user has their own unique user-name and password that allows access to multiple vendors and resources.
How do I make an OpenAthens account?
Learners or researchers, you will need to speak to the library or information management team at your organization about access to online journals and databases.
What is Athens authentication?
The Athens Authentication system enables authorized users to access any of the resources offered by their institution with a single password. Athens Authentication also permits the establishment of individual accounts.
Does OpenAthens have an app?
Answer… Yes – OpenAthens products for content providers uses OpenID Connect, a lightweight technology used by PayPal and Google to handle secure single sign-on.
Who is eligible for OpenAthens account?
Who is eligible for an OpenAthens account? OpenAthens accounts are available to all NHS, public health and health and social care staff on NHS commissioned work.
Is OpenAthens a database?
What is OpenAthens? It is an authentication system that allows you to access a range of quality information online. With an NHS OpenAthens account, you can access nationally purchased bibliographic databases, including: AMED (from Ovid)
Who owns OpenAthens?
Jisc
Jisc is the parent organization for OpenAthens and has a central Information Security Team. Jisc’s security policies and procedures are designed to cover all of its products and services, including OpenAthens. It is regularly certified against a range of security and quality management standards including ISO 27001.
Why is Athens called open?
The service was originally named Athena after the Greek goddess of knowledge and learning; it is rumoured that the name change was partially caused by a common typo, but it was actually due to the name Athena being already trademarked (EU000204735). It launched as ‘Athens’ in 1997 (UK00002153200).
Is Athens a database?
Can OpenAthens replace EZproxy?
OpenAthens replaces EZproxy and IP Address authentication and offers a more secure, reliable and streamlined experience for library users.
Does Ebsco own OpenAthens?
EBSCO Information Services are a major reseller of OpenAthens to library customers worldwide.