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EZproxy

Choose the service that’s right for you

EZproxy was built for libraries. It provides the flexibility you need to achieve your unique goals.
 

EZproxy hosted

A fully managed access and authentication service for libraries that want to be more agile and ensure access with less overhead.

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Ensure seamless access

  • Fully set up and managed by OCLC, including server maintenance, software upgrades, stanza updates, and SSL certificate management

Make authentication easy

  • Connects to a wide variety of authentication services and content providers

Maintain library trust

  • Established, trusted service that was built to protect user privacy

Keep e-content secure

  • Real-time call out to a security API that validates IP addresses (opt-in)

All features

  • Single sign-on solution
  • Connects to a wide variety of authentication services and content providers
  • Integrates with many library systems
  • Easy migration from stand-alone
  • Provides server maintenance, software upgrades, stanza updates, and SSL certificate management
  • 24/7 reliability for e-content access
  • Customer support
  • Built to protect user privacy
  • Real-time call out to a security API that validates IP addresses (opt-in)
  • Latest version of OpenSSL
  • Rich usage data logging
  • Monthly summary usage reports
  • Self-service tool for configuration updates (opt-in, Americas only)

EZproxy hosted + EZproxy Analytics

Everything in EZproxy hosted, plus a turnkey analytics service for libraries that want actionable insights from their e-resource usage data.

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See complete usage

  • Easy-to-read view of e-resource usage across all subscriptions

Leverage rich data

  • Supplies rich data independent from COUNTER reports

Access insights quickly

  • Out-of-the-box dashboards with insights on collection development, security, and more
  • Easy to get started with no manual installation of tools required

Customize reports

  • Ability to create and share custom reports and visualizations

All features

  • Easy-to-read view of e-resource usage across all subscriptions
  • Built-in data extraction and enrichment
  • Out-of-the-box dashboards with insights on collection development, research support, security, and more
  • Ability to create custom reports and visualizations
  • Provides robust search capabilities
  • Optimal data storage and processing
  • Collaboration features like share and export
  • Responsive user interface

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EZproxy stand-alone

The EZproxy stand-alone service is for libraries that want to run EZproxy on their own Linux or Windows® servers. It is used and trusted by thousands of libraries around the world.

  • Connects to nearly all content providers
  • Integrates with a variety of library systems
  • Protects user privacy
  • Provides the latest version of OpenSSL

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Frequently asked questions

Where is EZproxy Analytics available?

EZproxy Analytics is available to EZproxy hosted libraries in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Is EZproxy Analytics priced separately?

Yes. EZproxy Analytics is an additional subscription for EZproxy hosted customers.

Is EZproxy Analytics available for the stand-alone service?

EZproxy Analytics is currently only available for the hosted service.

Does EZproxy Analytics work with users on and off campus?

Yes. EZproxy Analytics reflects access events that take place via the EZproxy server. EZproxy provides several options for capturing both on-campus and off-campus traffic.

Can EZproxy Analytics provide statistics based on patron type (faculty, student, etc.)?

Yes. OCLC will work with you during implementation to make sure you have the appropriate patron groups defined in EZproxy to capture this usage.

Grant trouble-free access to all your library’s e-resources

Photo of Harper Adams University library interior Photo courtesy of Harper Adams University

By implementing EZproxy hosted, Harper Adams University was able to offer a single sign-in solution for its users, leading to fewer sign-in problems. Library users now use a familiar sign-in process and are able to access the e-resources they want whenever they want them, whether they're on campus or not.

"Hosted EZproxy is such an easy system to set up, configure and use."

Curwen Thomas
Systems Librarian, Harper Adams University

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EZproxy allows your library to deliver e-content to users simply, effectively, 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

  • EZproxy access and authentication software

    Available everywhere (features differ by locale)

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