RMIT Proxy
Quickly access resources off-campus through the RMIT University proxy.
Proxy Bookmarklet
Whenever you are on a site that requires licensed access, click on the "RMIT proxy" bookmarklet. You will be asked to login, and then redirected to the "proxified" version of the site.
What is OpenAthens?
OpenAthens is a single sign-on service that lets RMIT University students, faculty, and staff securely access the university’s online resources from anywhere. Once you're logged in with your RMIT credentials, you can explore journals, databases, and other academic content—just as if you were on campus.
Why use OpenAthens?
Many of the resources provided by RMIT University, 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 RMIT 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
- Engineering Village
- IEEE Xplore Digital Library
- Wiley Online Library
- JSTOR
- Springer Link