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@openathens.bsky.socialDon't miss our two featured sessions! Tuesday 3 November (13:00-13:20): Mythbusting authentication: Separating fact from fiction Wednesday 4 November (11:20-12:00): Beyond the Login: Federated access in action You can also email us at [email protected] for a meeting with the team.
@openathens.bsky.socialOpenAthens are heading to Charleston for the 2026 Charleston Conference! We’re looking forward to connecting with the library and publishing community and discussing trends shaping the future of scholarly communication. Make sure say hi to the team at stand 49 in the Grand Ballroom!
@openathens.bsky.socialCybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility... including you!
We asked experts at Access Lab 2026 to share their thoughts on the role libraries, organizations, and users in reducing cybersecurity risks.
Sign up to Access Lab Americas to hear from more OpenAthens experts bit.ly/4w3Ik8I
@openathens.bsky.socialWe're changing the game... @ludolio.com has joined the OpenAthens Federation!
Libraries can now make digital games as easy to access as journals, ebooks and other trusted resources.
One familiar login = Less complexity.
More opportunities to learn, explore and engage.
Read more bit.ly/4zcuDpP
@openathens.bsky.socialWe are set up and ready to go at Frankfurt Book Fair📚!
If you're around, make sure to stop by and say hello to the team (F69, Hall 4.1). We'd love to see you and discuss what OpenAthens could do for your organization! #fbm26
@openathens.bsky.socialDon't forget! The first session in our new OpenAthens unpacked series is tomorrow.
Join Alex Butler and Iain Allchurch as they take your Compass dashboard knowledge to the next level!
Sign up today to avoid missing out! bit.ly/3USimIk
Wednesday 7 October 2026 │ 15:00 BST │ Online
@openathens.bsky.socialOctober is Cybersecurity awareness month!
Here's three ways to help protect your organization from cyber-attacks.
Any more top tips? Drop them in the comments below!
For more expert advice and practical guidance, be sure to visit the OpenAthens Cybersecurity resource hub bit.ly/48a592k
@openathens.bsky.socialRemember, this ‘ask us anything’ session builds on last year’s OpenAthens unpacked Compass refresher session, to get the most from the discussion, we recommend watching the recording first: bit.ly/4iY4fLF
@openathens.bsky.socialReady to get more from your Compass dashboard?
Join the first session in our new #OpenAthensUnpacked series and ask our experts your questions about OpenAthens Compass data. Learn from peers, share challenges, and discover new ways to get value from your data.
Sign up today! bit.ly/3USimIk
@openathens.bsky.socialToday is international day for universal access to information. We’re proud to help people access to digital resources anytime, anywhere!
What does universal access to information mean to you? Let us know and visit our resource hub to see the impact we’re making worldwide bit.ly/4hl2RQR
@openathens.bsky.socialImplementing a new access management solution is no small task.
Read more about the challenges Liberty University faced before successfully transitioning to OpenAthens Compass and their top tips to help make implementation a smooth and successful process
@openathens.bsky.socialAuthentication doesn't have to be complicated!
Tackle the misconceptions about authentication and learn the truth about IP-based access and federated authentication.
📖 We'll clarify the areas of confusion around authentication in this quick read!
@openathens.bsky.socialOur upcoming webinar has a new date!
Join us on 12 November 2026 at 4pm GMT to discover the findings from the 2026 OpenAthens librarian survey, see how priorities have shifted over the last 10 years, and hear what today's trends could mean for the future.
Register now bit.ly/4iZosAB
@openathens.bsky.socialFeel free to contact us via email at [email protected] if you would like to book in a one-to-one meeting with one of our team at the book fair.
@openathens.bsky.socialHeading to Frankfurt Book Fair?
We're excited to be exhibiting again this year! Visit us at Stand F69, Hall 4.1 to meet the team and discover how OpenAthens can support your organization.
Are you attending? Let us know below⬇️
@openathens.bsky.social📣OpenAthens Unpacked is back!
Join our new interactive 'Ask us anything' sessions featuring expert advice, open discussion and audience Q&A for librarians and admins.
one registration= access to the full series!
@openathens.bsky.socialNo bones to pick there! Great life hack, if we do say so ourselves!💀📖
@openathens.bsky.social💡How can libraries use OpenAthens better support student success?
David Leffler shares what he values most about OpenAthens.
Want to learn more? Find this session as well as others from our in-person Access Lab UK & EMEA event over on our YouTube playlist: bit.ly/44gv8le
@openathens.bsky.socialWe are excited to announce Leo Lo as our keynote for #AccessLab 2026 Americas!
As AI companies seek access to scholarly content, libraries face tough decisions.
Join Leo for practical approaches to evaluating AI training requests while balancing opportunity, risk and responsibility bit.ly/4w3Ik8I
