OpenAthens is a service that provides Creighton University faculty, staff, and students access to the resources provided by Creighton University Libraries from anywhere. It provides internal authentication so that when logging in to access Creighton's holdings, it also ensures a secure connection.
OpenAthens allows you to....
- Sign on to your library account once
- OpenAthens will not require another login if you are already using Blueline or Office365
- Automatically link to personalized settings
- Some library vendors automatically create an account for your personalized settings and favorites
- Securely log in
- OpenAthens connects to the university's most secure login system
- Access all of the library's services, whether on- or off-campus
- Everyone will have access through OpenAthens
- Allows for better decision-making capabilities
- OpenAthens provides data on how you use resources
- This data may be useful for understanding which databases you use the most
Do you have databases or other research links bookmarked on your web browser? Make sure to update those links when logging in through OpenAthens.
In all other cases, to ensure proper use, make sure to change any permalinks that you might have bookmarked for optimal functionality.
See the video tutorials below for further information and directions on logging in to the library's services with your Office 365/Creighton University log in credentials.