Open Athens for e-resources management and seamless access: An experience of Dr. Tulsi Das Library, PGIMER, Chandigarh

This paper discusses the implementation of OpenAthens at Dr. Tulsi Das Library, PGIMER, Chandigarh, to improve remote access to electronic resources. Initially dependent on a proxy-based system, the library faced security and user experience challenges. The transition to OpenAthens provided a federated access management solution, simplifying authentication, enhancing data security, and streamlining resource access. This case study outlines the technical setup, user training, and observed resource usage and user satisfaction improvements. The findings demonstrate OpenAthens' value in modern academic libraries.