eResources Access Management System

Connect users to eResources with a single sign-on

iProx21 allows library users continuous access to the eResources they need without the hassle of remembering various passwords and usernames. It authenticates users as per the authentication methods applicable on the Institute’s intranet and then authorises the users to access the e-resource as per specified DRM (Digital Rights Management).
iProx21 supports several ways of achieving user authentication:

• It can validates a submitted Username and Password using the Institute’s Network Authentication (LDAP)
• It can be Integrated with SLIM library software
• It also provides for Users Management Interface, in case if there is no existing authentication mechanism.

In addition, access can be granted to an individual member for a specific period.

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Maintains library control and trust

• iProx21 protects the user’s privacy. It accesses the Internet on the user’s behalf, protecting the user’s computer identity information.
• iProx21 as an anonymous proxy, uses its own rewriting capabilities. This makes the Internet activity untraceable, acting as an intermediary and privacy shield between a client computer and the rest of the Internet.
• iProx21 is easy to set up on your network server.
• As you retain control of your usage log files, you don’t have to rely on content providers or other third parties for your library’s data.

How does it Work?

1. Members will logon to the iProx21 using standard web Browsers (IE, Chrome, Mozilla)
2. The authenticated member will then select from the list of e-resources presented by the iProx21
3. iProx21 will forward the user’s request to the e-resource
4. The response from the e-resource will be received by iProx21
5. iProx21 will display the response to the Member

Who can use it?

1. Libraries can use it to allow access to their members from inside or outside their campus to restricted eResources such as ProQuest, EBSCOHost, SpringerLink, Wolters Kluwer, LexisNexis etc. that authenticate users by IP address, HTTP cookies, Referrer address, HTTP authorization or Username/Password.
2. Companies can use it to allow access to their employees from inside or outside their network to internal resources or subscribed third party eResources.
3. iProx21 will forward the user’s request to the e-resource
4. The response from the e-resource will be received by iProx21
5. iProx21 will display the response to the Member

iProx21 is based on Muse®Proxy and the license for the same is included in iProx21 license. Muse® Proxy is a highly customizable multi-platform proxy server, easy to use and configure, acting successfully as a gateway to authenticated restricted content, rewriting web server, Web Access Management (WAM), proxy server and reverse proxy.