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Remote Access to Library Resources via OpenAthens

This guide provides information for remote access to UMB online library resources via OpenAthens. OpenAthens was launched on June 21, 2022.

What is OpenAthens?

OpenAthens is our sign-in method for off-campus access to library resources – articles, books, journals, and media- and interlibrary loan.  All you need is your UMass Boston email and password.  Authenticated browser sessions last up to 8 hours or until you close out the browser (fewer logins!). OpenAthens also allows users to use the “log in” links on publisher websites. 

When you click on a library resource link, you will get the same login interface and steps as webmail.umb.edu to log in for Library resources.  

As of January 2024, our old authentication method, EZproxy, is no longer available. You will need to update any bookmarks, saved links, and reading list links that contain ezproxy.lib.umb.edu. Visit the "Update your URLs for OpenAthens" page.

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