Introducing OpenAthens

On August 26, 2024, the library is launched a new authentication service called OpenAthens which replaced our previous system, EZproxy. On May 12, 2025 we decommissioned EZproxy. 

Why did we make this change?

• This new authentication service provides users with a more secure, reliable, and user-friendly experience.

What you need to know:

• You will use your central U of G single sign-on to access subscription-based electronic resources, both on- and off campus.
• If you’re accessing resources from Omni, the A-Z database list, or through library guides, your experience will look the same as it does now.

Where you’ll notice a change:

• If you click on an authentication link that uses the old system.
  • When this happens, you’ll receive a notice with a link to access the resource in the new system.

What you need to act on:

• If you have bookmarked items, use links in your CourseLink site, or if you use a citation management software, like Zotero, EndNote, or Mendeley, you’ll need to change the URL in the software to avoid broken links – use this conversion tool to do so.
• Links using the old system will no longer work. If you have an old link to a resource that doesn't work you can still use the conversion tool to update your link.
• With the change to OpenAthens, existing Ebook Central users will be getting a new Bookshelf within the platform. If you currently use Bookshelf on Ebook Central, consider exporting your bookshelf settings before you lose access to your existing bookshelf on Sept 3.

Questions? 

Contact us. We’re happy to help.