MRU is adopting OpenAthens to ensure a secure sign-in process to access digital Library resources like ebooks, journals, media, and data.

Benefits for MRU Library users:

• You can now log in directly from publisher websites such as Taylor & Francis Online or Wiley Online Library to access the full text of articles and ebooks.
• Look for a Sign in via institution link or the OpenAthens Icon
• Platforms vary, select your institution from a list and enter your Mymru username and password. Some platforms may ask you to select your federation when logging in, select OpenAthens Federation if needed.
• Once you have logged in once to verify you are an MRU user, you typically won’t be asked again for 8 hours (this experience may vary depending on different settings)
• It allows the library to access high level data on usage of its resources while protecting your individual privacy.

Do I need to take any action relating to this change?

For the most part, no. If you are a faculty member, you may need to update links to library resources in your D2L site or related class documents. For more information, check out the following FAQs:

• What do I need to know as a faculty member about the transition to OpenAthens?
• How do I create or update a persistent link to a library resource that will also work off campus?