Authentication and Authorization Fundamentals: Identity Management, Authentication Systems, Browser Technicalities, and Troubleshooting
Sunday, March 3, 2024, 1:00-5:00 pm CST
This Pre-Conference Workshop will take place live in-person only. Course participants will attend this 4-hour course at the AT&T Conference Center in Austin, Texas.
Ticket Cost: $175/ ticket
Registration is now closed for workshops.
About this workshop:
Understanding the basics of authentication and resource access issues as they relate to libraries addresses a number of the core competencies for electronic resources librarians as established by the NASIG: Technology, Effective Communication, Supervising and Management, and Personal Qualities. It also contributes to Implementation: Access in the Techniques for Electronic Resource Management (TERMS) framework. This hands-on workshop will walk through the following:
- connecting users and resources from user accounts (identity management),
- determining the account is being used by the genuine user (authentication),
- granting them access to licensed content (authorization).
You will come away with a basic understanding of the technologies that support access and a familiarity with the various products that use those technologies (from both the library’s and user’s point of view). We will talk about pros and cons and how it is often not possible to use only one technology. We will look at how these tools support users’ research and how we can enhance their experience while protecting their privacy. We will also share the latest news on upcoming changes to browser technology that will affect our practices for years to come.
At the end of the workshop, you will have a framework for mapping out your own institution’s interlocking systems and the vocabulary to communicate with all stakeholders.
Who should attend this course?
This workshop is meant for librarians and professional staff who are looking to expand their knowledge on resource access and identity authentication.
Audience Level: Foundation
Following the workshop, participants will:
- describe the basic components of the authentication and authorization flow.
- describe the existing options for authentication and authorization systems.
- map out their own institution’s systems.
- anticipate future system needs.
- analyze and troubleshoot e-resources access issues.
Attendee Participation:
Participants will be asked to share about the implementation of systems at their institution and the challenges they face—and encourage participants to share advice as well as questions. Participants are requested to bring their own laptop to fully participate in the course.
Meet Your Course Instructors
Hong Ma
Head of Library Systems, Interim Associate Dean for User Services
Loyola University Chicago
Bio to come.
Justine Withers
Electronic and Continuing Resources Catalog Librarian
University of San Francisco
Justine Withers has been the Electronic and Continuing Resources Catalog Librarian at the University of San Francisco since 2015. She previously worked at Stanford University and Sonoma County Libraries after transitioning from a career in technical writing and instruction. She currently chairs the ALA Core Federated Authentication committee.
Don Hamparian
Senior Product Manager of Platforms
OCLC
Don Hamparian is Senior Product Manager of Platforms at OCLC, a global library cooperative that provides shared technology services, original research and community programs for its membership and the library community at large.
At OCLC, Mr. Hamparian is responsible for product strategy and direction for products and software which protect and provide access to OCLC’s services.
With a degree in Industrial Engineering from The Ohio State University and several years in the technology field, he joined OCLC in 2000 in systems administration and architecture. In 2006 he joined the Product Management team to lead efforts in platform and shared application services.