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The document provides information about OpenAthens, an authentication system that allows users to access licensed online resources through the BITS library. It explains that OpenAthens provides a single sign-on for multiple electronic resources, and allows users to access an A-Z list of journals, ebooks, and open access content. The document also provides instructions for activating an OpenAthens account using a BITS email address, searching for resources, and installing the EBSCO mobile app.

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Userguide OpenAthens

The document provides information about OpenAthens, an authentication system that allows users to access licensed online resources through the BITS library. It explains that OpenAthens provides a single sign-on for multiple electronic resources, and allows users to access an A-Z list of journals, ebooks, and open access content. The document also provides instructions for activating an OpenAthens account using a BITS email address, searching for resources, and installing the EBSCO mobile app.

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OpenAthens and Link Resolvers


What is OpenAthens

OpenAthens is an authentication system that


provides access to the BITS library’s
licensed online resources. Registered
account holders can sign in to find a list of
allocated e-resources from outside the
campus.

The user can find a list of e-resources by


logging into https://my.openathens.net
Benefits of using MyAthens 

• Allows you to access multiple electronic resources without needing


separate usernames and passwords for each resource.
• Allows you to access the E-resources portal, an A-Z listing of all
accessible journals, e-books, and open access content. The E-
resources portal can be used to search for journals via title, subject,
Digital Object Identifier (DOI), or PubMed ID. You can also search by
citation.
• Enables you to access online resources remotely as well as in your
workplace.
Sample Activation Mail
http://library.bits-pilani.ac.in/
Go to URL - my.openathens.net

Search BITS and Select


Type your BITS mail ID

Type your Password


Type your BITS mail ID

Click here to reset password


https://login.openathens.net/auth#forgottenpassword

Type your BITS mail ID

Click
Password Policy

Password length must be between 8 and 100 characters and contain a mix of letters and
characters that are not letters. 

Passwords are case sensitive.

Passwords cannot:
•be the same as the username,
•contain series of ascending or descending characters (e.g. 123, zyx)
•contain words known by hackers to be commonly used such as 'password' or 'letmein' (not a
complete list)
• sub-strings can also trigger this one - e.g. 'agletmeinberg13'   
•there are some characters that cannot be in a password 
Browser policy

Always use an up-to-date browser with the latest security patches. This will provide an improved user experience as
newer browsers are able to support more features.
You may search Type your search Term
resources from here

Click for all resources


Click on Bookshelf
Search through EBSCO Discovery Service
Single Window Search Box
Scan the below QR code using your phone to

Install the EBSCO Mobile App


Mobile App Login Steps

1 # Google Playstore
2 # Open the App
3 # Tap “Get Started”
4 # Search for the institute
5 # Select the institute name
6 # Enter below login details
Scan the below QR code using your phone to

Install the EBSCO Mobile App


Scan the below QR code using your phone to

Install the EBSCO Mobile App


Scan the below QR code using your phone to

Install the EBSCO Mobile App


Thank you
For any query,
contact at [email protected]

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