OpenAthens

Continue to use links found via CLC Library resources including:

• A-Z Resource List via Articles/Journals/Eresources
• Canvas "Library Resources" Links
• Library Catalog

Some vendors provide direct access to materials via their websites. Look for the following:

• OpenAthens Login
• Institutional Login
• Login Through Your Institution
• Federated Login

Please note: While you may be able to login via individual vendor platforms, this does not guarantee we have access to all materials provided by that vendor. 

All Users

• Once you've logged in to OpenAthens, you will not need to login again to access other library licensed resources.
• OpenAthens sessions generally remain active for 8 hours

Current CLC Students/Employees:

1. Search for College of Lake County
2. Select College of Lake County and login using your CLC email credentials
   If you have previously logged in to OA or are logged into other CLC single sign-on services, you may not need to login again or you may be presented with a CLC only login page

On Campus Guest Users:

1. Login to OpenAthens BEFORE accessing any library links
2. Choose the OpenAthens account login option
3. Login using the posted username/password (on campus access only)
    Username: colcillinois
    Password: clclibraryguest
4. Please note: Due to vendor licensing restrictions, not all resources are available to guest users