What OpenAthens Collects
For you to authenticate to gain access to library-specific resources (databases, e-journals, and ebooks) OpenAthens collects your name, email address, and department when you sign in.
This information is only to be used internally by Reeves Library. Vendors do not receive this private data because OpenAthens passes a system-generated numeric ID to resource providers.
Exceptions
- Some specific vendors, like Mango Languages and Learning Express Library, need your email address to provide you access via an account.
- In some instances opting in to using your OpenAthens account can provide you access to special account features. For this access, you may wish to affiliate your OpenAthens account with your name and other personal information.
What Reeves Library Plans to Use
Reeves will use the aggregate data concerning
- resources (databases and publisher platforms) accessed or used
- campus user groups (students, faculty, staff) mapped to the usage of resources (databases and publisher platforms)
Reeves Library will make every possible effort to not share this data with vendors.
Security
OpenAthens connects with Westminster College's central directory to ensure that the affiliated email and password remain the one set of login credentials to access licensed online resources.
To read more about OpenAthens, Data Security, and User Privacy on the Ebsco support site.
