Research Guides: Accessing e-resources @ HKBU Library: OpenAthens Authentication

Access library resources using OpenAthens

Access library e-resources using OpenAthens

Starting in September 2021, HKBU Library uses a new authentication system called "OpenAthens" to enhance access our online resources.

All library users will be asked to authenticate to access library e-resources both on and off campus.

Users will only need to authenticate to OpenAthens once per session. Each session stays active for up to 8 hours, unless you close the window or clear your browser cache and cookies.

What is OpenAthens

What is OpenAthens?

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

User login credential

User login credentials

User Type	Login credentials
Students, Faculty, and Staff	HKBU SSOid and Password
Graduate Borrowers, JULAC Card holders*	Library card barcode and Password
Walk-in Users* (e.g. visitors with Special Entry Permission)	Visit Information Desk (Level 3) of Main Library to get credentials for logging into Library public PCs and authentication through OpenAthens.

* Remarks:

Graduate Borrowers, JULAC Card holders, and walk-in users must use a Library public PC for full access to HKBU Library e-resources.
Graduate who has selected eligible service packages with remote access e-resources may use their Library Card barcode and password to access selected e-resources from off campus.

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