There are several benefits to this new system:

• Single-Sign-On means you can move from resource to resource without re-entering your credentials.
• You only have to log in once every 8 hours, unless you switch browsers, clear out your cookies, or change computers.
• You will be logged in to the resource site as an individual, and can take advantage of personalization features such as saving search results or favorite settings.
• You can log in directly on a resource site (for most major publishers) without having to start at the library website.