Authentication Methods and Recent Developments

Abstract

This segment of the “Sharpest Tool” column provides an overview of the current options for authentication for electronic resources and discusses recent developments in this area. Remote access to electronic resources is increasingly important as libraries purchase more and more electronic content. This column attempts to provide a baseline use for many terms relating to authentication, while incorporating discussions and concerns surrounding recent developments in authentication methods.

Keywords:

• authentication methods
• electronic resource management (ERM)
• OpenAthens
• RA21
• remote access