Choose the service that’s right for you
EZproxy was built for libraries. It provides the flexibility you need to achieve your strategic goals.
EZproxy
A fully managed and hosted e-resource access and authentication solution that connects users to e-resources with their existing single sign-on credentials.
Simplifies e-resource access
- Fully managed by OCLC, connects users to e-resources with single sign-on credentials, and can be configured to manage access rights
Maintains privacy and security
- Protects user privacy by default, retains library control of user data workflows, and uses robust security rules to mitigate data breaches
Meets IT system requirements
- Works with most identity management systems and authentication schemes, including LDAP, SIP, CAS, SAML, and Shibboleth
Informs management decisions
- Includes monthly reports and access to log files with usage insights; EZproxy Analytics provides more advanced analytics capabilities
EZproxy Analytics
Everything in EZproxy, plus a turnkey service that manages, enriches, and visualizes EZproxy data, making it easy to understand and communicate e-resource ROI.
Manages and enriches data
- Automatically manages and enriches EZproxy data to save staff time, provide timely insights, and supplement COUNTER reports
Includes out-of-the-box insights
- Includes an extensive set of out-of-the-box insights that can inform collection management and security decisions
Offers powerful visualization tools
- Ability to create custom reports and easily search or filter data; can also recommend visualizations based on data and goals
Makes sharing insights easy
- Reports can be exported as CSV files or shared as permalinks, PDFs, or PNGs; they are also embeddable and mobile responsive
Frequently asked questions
EZproxy allows your library to deliver e-content to users simply and securely no matter where or when they’re searching. EZproxy facilitates a single sign-on to e-content using your institution’s preferred authentication method, such as SAML or LDAP, while protecting user privacy and keeping usage data under library control.
Service availability
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Available everywhere (features differ by locale)
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Upcoming events
29 April 2026
Enhancing the ILL experience: Integrated OCLC solutions from discovery to delivery
A one-hour live panel discussion with public librarians sharing practical, proven ways to build a better interlibrary loan (ILL) experience for both patrons and library staff.
On-demand webinars
26 February 2026
Why EZproxy remains the dominant access method for library e-content
13 November 2025
Navigating the e-content access landscape
Recent news
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