Pennsylvania Western Proxy
Quickly access resources off-campus through the Pennsylvania Western University proxy.
Proxy Bookmarklet
Whenever you are on a site that requires licensed access, click on the "Pennsylvania Western 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 Pennsylvania Western University’s full range of electronic resources. By signing in with your Pennsylvania Western account, you get the same access as you would on campus—fast, secure, and hassle-free.
Why use OpenAthens?
Because of publisher restrictions, online academic resources at Pennsylvania Western University often require users to be on the university network. OpenAthens bypasses that limitation by using your Pennsylvania Western credentials to authenticate access—so whether you're on campus or not, your access stays the same.
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
- Springer Link
- IEEE Xplore Digital Library
- Engineering Village
- Wiley Online Library