OpenAthens has been awarded a prestigious platinum distinction at the eleventh annual LibraryWorks Modern Library Awards (MLAs), marking another milestone in the company’s legacy of excellence in the library and information services industry.
The Modern Library Awards were created to honor the top products and services within the library sector, with winners chosen based on feedback from customers who have direct experience with these offerings. Judges assess products on a range of criteria including quality, functionality, value, and customer satisfaction. This unbiased judging process ensures that only the best products in the field are recognized.
For the sixth consecutive year, OpenAthens has received the platinum award, a testament to the company’s continued commitment to providing world-class solutions for library systems. The company, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, supports over 3,200 organizations globally by offering secure and seamless access to online resources for students, researchers, and library users.
Key features of OpenAthens include:
• Secure Single Sign-On (SSO) and IP Proxy Access: OpenAthens offers a complete solution for secure access, providing a seamless experience for users whether they are on-campus or working remotely.
• Granular Usage Statistics: OpenAthens equips libraries with sophisticated reporting tools that allow them to analyze user engagement and resource usage, helping institutions make data-driven decisions for budgeting and content licensing.
• Seamless Integration: OpenAthens integrates effortlessly with existing library systems, directories, and discovery services, further enhancing the user experience and simplifying the administration of access management.
In addition to the 2025 platinum award, OpenAthens has previously been honored with the same recognition in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2019. Notably, OpenAthens was also named Product of the Year in 2020, earning top distinction in that year’s awards.
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