Electronic Resources Librarian Western New Mexico University
For online users, libraries play the important role of facilitating easy access to resources. The choice of authentication method directly affects the user research experience. Identity and access solutions have mechanisms for surfacing enhanced functionality in library catalogs and discovery layers. What does enhanced research functionality look like with the ethical use of patron data?
This session will demonstrate practical, real-life applications for tools that go beyond plain IP authentication, including various levels of sharing and hiding patron data. Library and Vendor panelists will share recommendations, best practices, and tools available to ensure successful access and privacy in the evolving web environment.
Learning Objectives:
Describe single sign-on technology options, including Federated Authentication and enhanced proxy services, particularly how they differ from simple IP and proxy authentication, connect library systems, contribute to a “seamless” and enhanced research experience, and affect patron privacy
Consider the benefits and challenges of various tools in the context of your own institution.
Develop and communicate a plan to share and obfuscate patron data and get buy-in from institutional stakeholders.
Identify interim steps that your institution can take if not ready to move to federated authentication yet.