Birkenhead Proxy
Quickly access resources off-campus through the Birkenhead Sixth Form College proxy.
Proxy Bookmarklet
Whenever you are on a site that requires licensed access, click on the "Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead Sixth Form College’s full range of electronic resources. By signing in with your Birkenhead account, you get the same access as you would on campus—fast, secure, and hassle-free.
Why use OpenAthens?
Many of the resources provided by Birkenhead Sixth Form College, such as databases and e-journals, are restricted to users on the campus network. OpenAthens allows you to access these resources remotely by securely confirming your Birkenhead login, so you don’t have to be on site to get what you need.
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
- Ovid
- ScienceDirect
- Engineering Village
- Wiley Online Library
- ProQuest databases