Links to GW Libraries' online resources should be "Athenized" to use OpenAthens. Below are instructions about what links you should Athenize, and how to do it.
OpenAthens links are mainly for library materials. This includes:
Things that do NOT require Athenized links include:
Alert: This tool is for updating existing EZproxy links to work with OpenAthens, which replaced EZproxy on May 20, 2024. Please test links thoroughly and contact ereshelp@gwu.edu if you need any assistance.
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Test any links you generate with this tool before sharing them! If you are unable to create a working link with this method, please contact us at ereshelp@gwu.edu so we can assist you and improve the tool for future users.
For your starting link, don't just copy from the address bar. URLs in the address bar are frequently session specific and will not work again later. (The string "sid=" in a URL is a sure sign that it's session specific.) Instead, look for a permalink function to get the URL.
Be careful with starting links copied from MS Word or other word processors. They may have blank spaces or hidden formatting characters added, which will stop the link from working.
If you get an Athenized link that won't work, and the original link starts with http://proxygw.wrlc.org/login?url= , try removing that part and then Athenize the rest of the link.