Can I use Athens authentication to access FirstSearch?
Yes. The Athens service delivers authentication, authorization, and distributed user account administration for information services in the education and health sectors of the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Scandinavia. Users with an Athens username go to the address for FirstSearch Athens logon and type the Athens username and password. After logging on, users see the FirstSearch home screen from which they begin their session. The following sources are available for users and library staff who need assistance using Athens authentication access to FirstSearch: • Users should contact their Athens administrator. • Library staff and Athens administrators should contact their local support desk. • Can FirstSearch perform user authentication? FirstSearch does not contain an authentication component. However, some libraries authenticate users when they enter the library’s environment. Library patrons sometimes request access to library services from remote locations. Libraries need to be able
