OpenAthens

Name: OpenAthens
Address: London, GB
Telephone: +442038802626

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Single sign-on made simple

OpenAthens makes it easy for people to access the knowledge they want, when they want it. That’s exciting stuff. What does that mean?

You never know what they might end up going on to achieve. We believe in removing barriers to knowledge. We do this by helping libraries and publishers save time and effort with a single sign-on solution. Well, it means people can quickly and easily find the information they’re looking for. In turn this leads to more time, smarter ways of working and unlocks the potential to achieve great things!

Through us, providers can protect their information and allow secure access for their users, and libraries can be sure that their researchers can access the information they need seamlessly and securely. Over 2,600 organizations use our software, equating to a worldwide network of millions of end-users. We strive to improve the end-user experience of students, patrons and employees. Since 1995, we have been working to improve the process of accessing information for everyone involved. Follow us for news and updates on the work we do!

11/05/2026

📢Announcement: OpenAthens Unpacked postponement and new date!

Due to unforeseen circumstances the last webinar in our Unpacked series has been postponed.

OpenAthens Unpacked: Understanding Resource Types will now take place Monday 1 June at 15:00 BST. We apologize for any inconvenience caused

You can still sign up to join us as we discuss different resource types, when to use each one and how to use them effectively to meet the needs of your organization.

Remember one registration gives access to the complete unpacked series.

Register today! https://bit.ly/3Ru0SjJ

08/05/2026

Last week we got to enjoy our team away day in a bit of (rare) British sunshine ☀️!

It was a fantastic opportunity to bring everyone together, reconnect, and plan for the year ahead.

We also had some brilliant team building activities! From getting creative and making some fab pottery creations to an epic race across Bristol tackling riddles and clues along the way.

A big thankyou to our organisers. We hope everyone that attended enjoyed it!

05/05/2026

We are exciting to be heading to BiblioCon in Berlin, Germany!

BiblioCon is an annual library conference bringing together library professionals for inspiring talks, hands on workshops, and plenty of networking opportunities.

As well as attending, We will be co-hosting a small reception alongside EBSCO at their booth. Join us on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 4:30 pm to connect with both teams, enjoy informal conversations, and explore authentication options and other key topics.

We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Want a one-to-one meeting with the team? You can book in a meeting with Kieran here. Spaces are limited, so grab yours today!: https://bit.ly/4n6XmaX

30/04/2026

MLA, here we come!

Next month, the OpenAthens team will be travelling to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the annual Medical Library Association (MLA) conference.

MLA is a global, non-profit organisation supporting the health information community. Their annual conference brings people together for learning, professional development, networking and more!

Make sure to stop by stand TT729 to say hello to our team and find out more about how OpenAthens could work for you.

More information: https://bit.ly/4njcAJg

29/04/2026

Be a guest speaker at Access Lab APAC!

Don’t forget, we’re still accepting speaker proposals for our upcoming online Access Lab event for the APAC community, featuring region‑specific topics and discussions.

So, if you’re an librarian, publisher, researcher, or IT specialist with insights on improving access to knowledge in the region, we’d love to hear from you!

Submit your proposal for consideration today! https://bit.ly/4efQYMg

24/04/2026

📢Last webinar in the series – OpenAthens Unpacked

Don’t miss the final webinar in our OpenAthens Unpacked series: Understanding resource types.

We’ll break down the different resource types and what they mean for managing access and authentication. Learn more about federated, 1:1, and proxy resources, when to use each and how to configure them effectively to meet your organization’s needs.

This is your last chance to join the series! Remember one registration gives you access to the complete Unpacked webinar series.

Register today and avoid missing out! https://bit.ly/4gpwtf2

20/04/2026

The OpenAthens Librarian Survey is live- and we want to hear from you!

We’re gathering librarian insights on evolving access needs and we're inviting you to share your thoughts and opinions.

On completion of the survey, you can also opt in to receive a copy of the discussion paper produced as a result of this research, plus an invitation to a webinar where we will share and discuss findings.

All responses will remain anonymous.

What are you waiting for? Get involved, complete the survey, and help us shape the future of library support today!

https://bit.ly/4dYWX7P

15/04/2026

Managing access doesn’t have to be complicated.

The images below highlights the key benefits of a managed service and shows how OpenAthens handles the heavy lifting so your team can focus on what matters most. Swipe through!

Learn more about how OpenAthens can support publishers: https://bit.ly/429Yjp6

10/04/2026

Access Lab Asia-Pacific needs you!

Our online event is back for our APAC audience, and speaker proposals are now open! If you're a librarian, publisher, researcher, or an IT specialist working to improve access to knowledge and with interesting insights to share, then we want to hear from you!

Access Lab is our international event series, uniting the global access and identity community across research, libraries, publishing and technology to share ideas, challenges and innovations, shaping the future of access to information.

This event is tailored specifically for the Asia-Pacific region, featuring topics and case studies relevant to the region.

When is it?

- Wednesday 15th July 2026
- 12pm UTC+8
- Zoom/Online

Submit a proposal via our short online form: https://bit.ly/3QsswNu

We hope to see you there!

09/04/2026

138 library users in year one. 860 in year three. What changed?

A UK public sector library had rich resources through OpenAthens, but most staff weren’t discovering them. By prioritizing outreach: roadshows, events and targeted newsletters - they made the library impossible to ignore.

Discover how it worked: https://bit.ly/41f2hN1

07/04/2026

The OpenAthens Librarian Survey needs you! 🫵

Our Librarian survey is now open and we are looking to better understand understand how librarians’ needs, challenges and perceptions around access management are evolving.

Why get involved?
Your insights will help us build a clearer picture of where access management is working well and where librarians may need additional support. The findings will be included in a discussion paper to contribute to a practical guide supporting libraries as access management changes.

What’s in it for you?
As a thank you for your time, you can opt in to receive a copy of the discussion paper based on this research, plus an invitation to a webinar where we will share and discuss results.

The survey will take about 20 minutes and all responses will remain anonymous- fill out the survey and help make an impact in the world of Access Management! https://bit.ly/4dYWX7P

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