London Met Proxy
Quickly access resources off-campus through the London Metropolitan University proxy.
Proxy Bookmarklet
Whenever you are on a site that requires licensed access, click on the "London Met proxy" bookmarklet. You will be asked to login, and then redirected to the "proxified" version of the site.
What is OpenAthens?
Whether you're studying from home or working abroad, OpenAthens ensures that you can still reach London Metropolitan University’s full range of electronic resources. By signing in with your London Met account, you get the same access as you would on campus—fast, secure, and hassle-free.
Why use OpenAthens?
Licensing deals with content providers typically limit access to users physically on campus. OpenAthens ensures that students, faculty, and staff at London Metropolitan University can access those same resources from anywhere, simply by logging in with their London Met username and password.
What’s the difference between EZproxy, OpenAthens, and VPN?
EZproxy and VPNs have traditionally been used to simulate on-campus access by rerouting traffic through university IPs. OpenAthens represents a shift away from IP-based models by using a cloud-based authentication system that identifies users individually. This allows OpenAthens to be more flexible and scalable across platforms, and it often requires less maintenance for IT departments. VPNs remain useful for broader internal network access, but for licensed digital content, OpenAthens often provides a more streamlined experience.
Quick access to popular databases and journals
- NCBI PubMed
- SCOPUS
- Web of Science
- Nature
- Science
- UpToDate
- Wiley Online Library
- Ovid
- Oxford Academic Journals
- APA PsycNET