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Shibboleth
Pilot Project
FirstSearch
provides access to information in a wide range of subjects. Search
by topic, or select from 40 databases.
*FirstSearch does not guarantee continuous uptime for its shibbolized
databases.
JSTOR is an excellent source of journal backfiles
in fulltext for many Carnegie Mellon disciplines. The
list of titles available in JSTOR continues to grow.
What
is Shibboleth?
Shibboleth is a potential alternative to IP-address restriction
that will improve access to e-resources. The software enables authenticated
users to access site-licensed resources such as library databases
from any location with one log-in.
In 2002-2003, Carnegie Mellon University Libraries worked with Computing
Services, Internet2,
database vendors, and other institutions to implement a pilot project
using the Shibboleth client/server technology.
At Carnegie Mellon, we are testing Shibboleth with JSTOR and FirstSearch.
Other institutions are testing Shibboleth with other licensed resources,
and we are pooling our experiences from the ongoing beta test.
Part of the beta program has been to determine the viability of
Shibboleth as a tool for libraries and also whether Internet2 and
vendors can support the software.
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1. What is Shibboleth and why do I need it?
2. What about privacy?
3. Can I access other resources besides FirstSearch and
JSTOR?
4. Where can I find out more?
1. What is Shibboleth and why do I need it?
Shibboleth is software that enables secure controlled access to e-resources.
Shibboleth is an alternative to currently-used IP address restriction.
Shibboleth is more flexible than IP recognition--it recognizes authorized
users rather than their computers. Shibboleth will allow authorized
users to access site-licensed resources such as library databases
from virtually any location. top
2. What about privacy?
Shibboleth software was designed with privacy in mind. It has been
analyzed by security experts and then designed to include appropriate
safeguards to make it as secure as possible. Privacy of those who
help test the software will be protected. Only the Shibboleth project
group will view users' feedback (bboard postings). Any use of feedback
for reports, etc., will exclude identifying information. top
3. Can I access other resources besides FirstSearch
and JSTOR?
No. Currently
at Carnegie Mellon, these are the only "shibbolized" resources available.
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4. Where can I find out more?
Visit Internet2 > Middleware
> Shibboleth
Project. top
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About the Databases |
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FirstSearch
provides access to information in a wide range of subjects. Search
by topic, or select from 40 databases.
FirstSearch does not guarantee continuous uptime for its shibbolized
databases.
JSTOR
is improving access to scholarly journals by building a reliable
and comprehensive archive of important academic journals in many
disciplines.
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Implementation
Team |
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At
Carnegie Mellon, the Shibboleth Pilot Project group
(2002-2003) included project director Sue Collins, Adele Barsh (ex
officio), Cindy Carroll, Denise Troll Covey (ex officio),
Carole George, Chris Kellen, Mark Majczyk, Denise Novak, and James
Vroom from the University Libraries; and Tom Dopirak and Parviz Dousti
from Computing Services. |
