Open Athens Authentication

OpenAthens

We are pleased to introduce OpenAthens, the new authentication system used by the Horn Library for accessing research resources.

OpenAthens is an identity and IP-based authentication system that provides access to the library's licensed online resources via single sign-on (SSO) technology. 

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.

Benefits of OpenAthens: 

• Sign in once, and OpenAthens will remember your login for all library resources for hours. 
• Option to log in directly from publisher/journal sites. 
• Improved usage statistics will help the library make informed purchasing decisions.   
• Additional security measures to prevent fraudulent use.