Meet our senior business development manager, Christos 👋 A frequent traveller, fitness enthusiast and champion of libraries and publishers across EMEA and APAC, Christos shares his career journey and industry insights in our latest blog. Read now bit.ly/4c2xj04

What if your data could do more? 📊 See how UNC Charlotte is using the OpenAthens Reporting API to power dashboards, unlock insights, and support student success efficiently. bit.ly/4b4554W

That's a wrap on #AccessLab Asia-Pacific 2026! Thankyou to our speakers for sharing their expertise and to everyone who joined. The attendance and engagement made it a great event. We'll be sending out feedback surveys soon, let us know what you thought and help us improve future events

Thank you to everyone who's joined #AccessLab so far! We've had some great sessions, from exploring how generative AI is transforming research to hearing from libraries using OpenAthens and the benefits they've seen. We're now taking a 25-minute break ☕ See you soon! 👉Register bit.ly/3PivAMl

Our first #AccessLab Asia-Pacific session is well underway! Join Ian Wareing and Richard French as they share the latest OpenAthens product insights, updates and key developments. Don't miss this opportunity to hear what's new and ask your questions live. 👉 Join now bit.ly/3PivAMl

The full OpenAthens unpacked series is now available on demand via our YouTube channel. Catch up on every session and refresh your OpenAthens knowledge! bit.ly/4wvIl67

Ready for #AccessLab Asia-Pacific? Join our online event with expert speakers across the region. -Dr Sheeba Pakkan will explore research integrity in the age of AI -Dr Priyanka Sane will share how AI is shaping the future of libraries Register today: bit.ly/3PivAMl

Cybersecurity is a fundamental pillar to protect us against cybercrime and it's increasingly more important to stay up to date. Check out our blog for updated guidance: bit.ly/4gNSZ3l

“OpenAthens has proved their reliability over 20+ years.” Swansea University’s Andrew Brown shares insights on managing access at scale and how OpenAthens supports secure, trusted data flows. Learn more about OpenAthens: bit.ly/4dMwOZv

📣Final call for the OpenAthens Librarian Survey! Have your say and help shape future access management support for libraries. After completing the survey you can opt-in for the resulting discussion paper and upcoming webinar. Don't miss your chance to take part! bit.ly/419OWp3

Want a preview of what’s to come at Access Lab 2026 Asia-Pacific? The full playlist from Access Lab 2026 UK & EMEA is now available. Catch up on all the recorded sessions today: bit.ly/44gv8le

“What hidden hurdle did your team face, and how did OpenAthens support you?” We spoke with Andrew Brown, Swansea University’s Library & Collection Lead, about tackling TNE licensing challenges in China with OpenAthens. Interested in learning more about us? Explore here: bit.ly/4fGiHq7

Hear from two of our Athenian ambassadors at our upcoming online event, Access Lab Asia-Pacific! We are delighted to have Adeline Sophia Ho, and Chris Chan, speaking at our event next month and answering your questions. Register today for free: bit.ly/3PivAMl #Athenians

We’re excited for #ALA2026! The team will be travelling to Chicago later this month to attend ALA 2026 - the largest library event in the world! Come meet us at the EBSCO stand and see how OpenAthens can support your organization. For more info or to meet with us, email us: events@openathens.net

If the library were a restaurant, the OpenAthens Reporting API would be your top waiter! Avoid navigating “kitchens” of spreadsheets- request what you need when you need it Enjoy faster insights and greater confidence in your reports, without the manual work. Learn more: bit.ly/4fk0sXh

See you at ACURIL 2026! The team will be in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 7-11 June for the biggest librarian event in the Caribbean! You'll find us in the main hall of the event, where Candela Valle Silva and Danilo Collalto Paulo will be discussing all things OpenAthens.

📣Access Lab Asia-Pacific will be held on 15 July 2026 and registration is now open! Join peers across libraries, publishing and tech to explore the future of access in the Asia- Pacific region. Register today and stay tuned for further updates bit.ly/3PivAMl

Who uses OpenAthens? More organizations than you think. From healthcare to government and publishing; they all rely on secure access to critical knowledge every day. If your team depends on journals or research tools, there’s a smarter way to manage access. Learn more: bit.ly/4nyMYsR

See you at #SSP2026! The team will be heading to Chula Vista, California to attend the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) 48th annual meeting later this month! Make sure to stop by booth 109, to speak with our team and find out how OpenAthens can work with you. @scholarlypub.bsky.social

Our final Unpacked webinar has been postponed. OpenAthens Unpacked: Understanding Resource Types will now take place Monday 1 June, 15:00 BST. We apologize for any inconvenience. Register today and learn how to use resource types effectively to meet your organization’s needs. bit.ly/3Ru0SjJ

Last week was the OpenAthens team away day! We got to enjoy a bit of British sunshine and planned for the year ahead! Some of the team also took part in a few team-building activities, getting creative with pottery or racing around Bristol! Thankyou to the organisers, it was a great day!

We are excited to be attending #BiblioCon26 in Berlin, Germany. Join us on the 20 May 2026, from 4:30pm for an informal reception with EBSCO at their booth (C11). Say hello to both teams and enjoy informal conversations around authentication and other key topics. See you there!

Be a speaker at Access Lab APAC 2026 We are still accepting speaker proposals for our APAC focused online event in July. From librarians to publishers and IT specialists, if you’re improving access to knowledge in the region, submit your idea today! We hope to see you there! bit.ly/42MfrS5

See you at #MLA26? Our team will be attending the annual Medical Library Association (MLA) conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin next month. Make sure to stop by stand TT729 to say hello to the team and find out more about how OpenAthens could work for you. We can’t wait to see you there!

🔈Final Unpacked session! Join us for the last webinar in the OpenAthens Unpacked series: Understanding resource types. We’ll cover key resource types and how to use federated, 1:1, and proxy access effectively. One registration = access to the full series. Don’t miss it! bit.ly/4gpwtf2

There’s still time to complete the OpenAthens Survey! We’d love to hear your insights on access management- it only takes 20 minutes, and time is running out! Please share your views and opt in to receive the discussion paper and webinar invite. All responses are anonymous. bit.ly/4dVYAmQ

Managing access doesn’t have to be complicated. The images below highlight the key benefits of a managed service and show how OpenAthens handles the heavy lifting so your team can focus on what matters most. Swipe through➡️ Learn more about how OpenAthens can support publishers: bit.ly/4tcDd5o

138 users in year one. 860 in year three. What changed? A UK public sector library had rich resources through OpenAthens, but most staff weren’t discovering them. By prioritizing outreach through roadshows and events, they made the library impossible to ignore. Read about it here: bit.ly/3OptfhV

The OpenAthens Librarian Survey is live! We’re gathering real insights from librarians on the challenges and wins in access management. Take 20 minutes to share your views and opt in for the resulting discussion paper and webinar. All responses are anonymous. bit.ly/4c2tDe2

What’s the best advice for someone starting a career in libraries? Hear quick, practical advice from experienced librarians!