OpenAthens is an identity management software application which allows the library to determine who is entitled to access its licensed electronic resources. The information in this guide describes how to log in when you see an OpenAthens authentication page. Login procedures are different depending on your institutional affiliation. See the sections below for login instructions for your specific organization.
In order to use your LGH username to sign in to OpenAthens, follow the steps below:
When you attempt to access a licensed electronic resource, you will most likely see an OpenAthens authentication page with an option to choose "Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health."
Click on the option for "Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health."
On the Duo sign in page, use your LGH username and password to sign in.
Depending on the resource you are trying to access, you may see a dialog window which presents you with an option to "Find your organisation." When you see this screen, search for "Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences" by typing the phrase in the search box. As you type the word "Pennsylvania," auto-completion options will present you with a list of institutions. Click on "Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences" and proceed according to step 1 above.
PA College of Health Sciences users should use their PA College email address and password to log in.
When you attempt to access a licensed electronic resource, you will most likely see an OpenAthens authentication page with an option to choose "PA College."
Click on the option for PA College. On the resulting screen, enter your PA College email address and click "Next" to continue the login process.
Depending on the resource you are trying to access, you may see a dialog window which presents you with an option to "Find your organisation." When you see this screen, search for "Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences" by typing the phrase in the search box. As you type the word "Pennsylvania," auto-completion options will present you with a list of institutions. Click on "Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences" and proceed according to step 1 above.
If you have questions about OpenAthens after reading the material available here, please contact Scott Denlinger, Resources & Acquisitions Librarian, at 717-947-6128 or via email at sbdenlinger@pacollege.edu.
