OpenAthens

20/08/2026

You gave your insights, now it’s time to see the results! 📊

Thanks to everyone who participated in the latest OpenAthens librarian survey. With close to 600 responses, we've gathered many valuable insights into current industry priorities, challenges and perspectives.

Join us on 24th September as we share key findings, compare them with our previous survey results, and discuss what the trends could mean for the future of libraries and information services.

We're so excited to share our findings with you!

Register for our survey results webinar today! https://bit.ly/4x4TZp6

11/08/2026

What if your library usage data could help improve student outcomes? Florida State College, Jacksonville, is doing just that!

By combining library usage data sourced from the OpenAthens Reporting API with institutional analytics, the team has been able to make more informed decisions about subscriptions, target user support more effectively, and better understand how students engage with digital resources.

Read more about their story and what they plan to do next: https://bit.ly/4fZqEGo

10/08/2026

Hello from Busan, South Korea!

We're all set up and ready for IFLA WLIC 2026! We're looking forward to a fantastic conference.

If you're attending, make sure to stop by our booth (D11) to say hello to the team and learn more about how we're helping organizations deliver seamless access to information.

07/08/2026

Registration is now open for Access Lab 2026 Americas 🌎!

After successful events for our UK, EMEA and APAC audiences, we have one final Access Lab of the year for our community on the American continent.

Register today and join librarians, publishers and IT professionals from across the region for a day of industry hot topic discussions, case studies and more!

Whether you're looking to improve user access, stay ahead of industry trends, or connect with others tackling similar challenges, Access Lab is the event for you!

Access Lab 2026 Americas | Wednesday 18th November 2026 | Online

Register today: https://bit.ly/4w3Ik8I

04/08/2026

Reduce manual workload and increase student retention! 📉📈

The OpenAthens Reporting API helps libraries turn data into action - automating and customizing reports to help make better-informed decisions.

This video explains how Anglia Ruskin University uses the OpenAthens Reporting API to automate reporting, uncover engagement insights, and help staff support students before they disengage.

Want to know more? Read their case study: https://bit.ly/4xaZlyU

31/07/2026

Libraries don't have a content problem. They have an access problem📚

Users expect quick, seamless access to information, but the technology behind that experience is becoming more complex. So could combining different authentication approaches be the way forward?

Our latest LinkedIn article explores why hybrid authentication is becoming an important part of the conversation. Read it here:

The biggest barrier to resource usage isn't the content. It's access.

29/07/2026

The OpenAthens team are excited to be heading to Busan, South Korea to attend the IFLA World Library and Information Congress next month!

IFLA is the global voice of libraries, representing the interests of the profession and working to improve services worldwide.

Attending the event? Come and say hello to the OpenAthens team at Booth D11- we’re looking forward to meeting you there!

If you’d like to arrange a more personalized discussion with a member of our team, please contact us via email at [email protected]

More information: https://bit.ly/4kf2qqU

27/07/2026

Could you be a speaker at Access Lab Americas 2026? 🌎

We're currently inviting librarians, publishers and service providers to submit proposals for Access Lab Americas: our online event for the North and South American regions.

We’re looking for speakers that can inspire and spark conversation on a range of different hot topics in the industry. So, if you have an interesting story, valuable lessons learned, or a fresh perspective to share, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your session proposal today https://bit.ly/3RnDGnC

Access Lab Americas will take place November 18th 2026!

24/07/2026

Meet our senior business development manager, Christos Skoutas!

As our senior business development manager, Christos works with libraries and publishers across Eastern & South-Eastern Europe, MENA and APAC, helping them tackle their access management problems.

A frequent traveller and fitness enthusiast, Christos shares his career journey, inspirations and thoughts on the future of the industry in our newest meet the team blog!

Read now: https://bit.ly/3RdE34e

21/07/2026

The OpenAthens Reporting API not only enhances student success but drives efficiency and insights through your own personalized dashboards📊

Discover how The University North Carolina, Charlotte, utilizes the OpenAthens Reporting API to make the most out of their data.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4vkI052