【Supporting Research】Accessing E-Resources with OpenAthens

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What is OpenAthens?

NYCU Library employs OpenAthens as its single sign-on authentication service, facilitating seamless access to subscription-based electronic resources both on and off campus.

This authentication system allows authorized users to conveniently log in using their Library credentials, ensuring effortless access to research materials and services.

Please note that access to electronic resources is restricted to current faculty, staff, and students. For detailed borrowing permissions, please refer to the relevant regulations for E-Resources at Borrowing privileges.

Why OpenAthens?

  1. Direct login options are available on publisher or journal sites.
  2. Enhanced usage statistics provided by OpenAthens assist NYCU Library in making informed collection decisions while ensuring user privacy.
  3. Once logged in to one subscription-based library resource through OpenAthens, you can access others without needing to log in again, maintaining your login status for up to 8 hours unless you close your browser.

How do I use OpenAthens?

Encounter a paywall while browsing?
You can access directly from the site using OpenAthens, granting access if NYCU Library has a subscription.

Look for phrases like:

  • Log in / Access / Sign in through your institution
  • Login through your library
  • Institutional Login
  • OpenAthens Federation

Select National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (or the OpenAthens Federation if your institution is not listed) and follow the login instructions.


Logging into MIT Press Direct as an example.

Please note that OpenAthens login is necessary for accessing licensed content, even while on campus.

On-Campus Only Resources

Due to technical limitations, some resources are restricted to on-campus access only, as they do not support OpenAthens authentication. For example, the following platforms may only be accessible within the campus network.

For access details, please refer to the database instructions.

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