Babson students, staff, and faculty must use their Babson login credentials to access online resources regardless of whether they are on or off campus. Users will only need to authenticate to OpenAthens once per session. An OpenAthens session stays active for up to 8 hours, unless you clear your browser cache and cookies. The authentication process will differ based on whether resources are accessed via library websites or directly from a content provider website.
When accessing online resources through the library website, users will be prompted to log in using their Babson login credentials.
Example: rbabson1@babson.edu
With OpenAthens, users can seamlessly access the library's licensed online resources directly from content provider websites, provided the content provider has enabled this feature. Though each provider's setup may vary, the following steps will guide you through the process:
