Hackensack Meridian Proxy
Quickly access resources off-campus through the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine proxy.
Proxy Bookmarklet
Whenever you are on a site that requires licensed access, click on the "Hackensack Meridian proxy" bookmarklet. You will be asked to login, and then redirected to the "proxified" version of the site.
What is OpenAthens?
Think of OpenAthens as your digital key to Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine’s academic resources. It gives students, staff, and faculty secure, off-campus access to licensed databases, journals, and more—no special software or campus connection required. Just log in with your Hackensack Meridian credentials, and you're ready to go.
Why use OpenAthens?
Because of publisher restrictions, online academic resources at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine often require users to be on the university network. OpenAthens bypasses that limitation by using your Hackensack Meridian credentials to authenticate access—so whether you're on campus or not, your access stays the same.
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.