Blackburn Proxy
Quickly access resources off-campus through the Blackburn College proxy.
Proxy Bookmarklet
Whenever you are on a site that requires licensed access, click on the "Blackburn proxy" bookmarklet. You will be asked to login, and then redirected to the "proxified" version of the site.
What is OpenAthens?
Whether you're studying from home or working abroad, OpenAthens ensures that you can still reach Blackburn College’s full range of electronic resources. By signing in with your Blackburn account, you get the same access as you would on campus—fast, secure, and hassle-free.
Why use OpenAthens?
Due to licensing agreements with publishers, most of Blackburn College’s online academic content is limited to authorized users. OpenAthens bridges the gap by verifying your identity and granting access from anywhere, without requiring you to connect through the university’s internal network.
What’s the difference between EZproxy, OpenAthens, and VPN?
When comparing EZproxy, OpenAthens, and VPN, it’s helpful to think about what each tool is designed to do. VPNs are great for full network access, allowing staff and faculty to use internal tools as if they were on campus. EZproxy and OpenAthens, however, are designed specifically for accessing library and academic resources. OpenAthens improves on EZproxy by using modern identity-based access instead of relying on IP ranges, making it easier to manage access permissions across different publishers and platforms.
Quick access to popular databases and journals
- NCBI PubMed
- SCOPUS
- Web of Science
- Nature
- Science
- ProQuest databases
- Engineering Village
- APA PsycNET
- JSTOR
- Oxford Academic Journals