---
type: source
title: "Shibboleth: Access to Online Publications"
tags: [shibboleth, authentication, library, remote-access]
related: [shibboleth, zugang-zu-online-publikationen]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_allgemein_shibboleth_zugang_zu_online_publikationen.md"]
---

# Shibboleth: Access to Online Publications

This source describes the various methods available for university members (staff and students) to access licensed online publications provided by the [[universitatsbibliothek-ub]].

## Key Findings

The document outlines three primary scenarios for accessing licensed academic content:

1.  **Internal Network Access**: Users connected via [[eduroam]], PC pools, or university workstations are automatically recognized as authorized. No additional software or configuration is required.
2.  **Shibboleth Authentication (Current/Recommended)**: A browser-based method that allows access from any location and any internet connection using the [[zentraler-nutzeraccount]]. It requires no software installation.
3.  **VPN Access (Obsolete)**: A legacy method for external access that requires the installation and configuration of specific software and administrative system permissions to simulate a connection to the university network.

## Comparison: Shibboleth vs. VPN

The source explicitly positions [[shibboleth]] as a significant simplification over VPN for the specific purpose of accessing online publications. While VPN requires software installation and configuration, Shibboleth operates entirely within the web browser.
