Oberta de Catalunya Proxy
Quickly access resources off-campus through the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya proxy.
Proxy Bookmarklet
Whenever you are on a site that requires licensed access, click on the "Oberta de Catalunya 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 Universitat Oberta de Catalunya’s full range of electronic resources. By signing in with your Oberta de Catalunya 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 Universitat Oberta de Catalunya often require users to be on the university network. OpenAthens bypasses that limitation by using your Oberta de Catalunya 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?
EZproxy and VPNs have traditionally been used to simulate on-campus access by rerouting traffic through university IPs. OpenAthens represents a shift away from IP-based models by using a cloud-based authentication system that identifies users individually. This allows OpenAthens to be more flexible and scalable across platforms, and it often requires less maintenance for IT departments. VPNs remain useful for broader internal network access, but for licensed digital content, OpenAthens often provides a more streamlined experience.
Quick access to popular databases and journals
- NCBI PubMed
- SCOPUS
- Web of Science
- Nature
- Science
- ProQuest databases
- Engineering Village
- JSTOR
- Ovid
- APA PsycNET