The Circulation Manager uses authentication mechanisms to connect to both content providers and integrated library systems to facilitate a library patron's use of the library's electronic resources. The following steps provide a quick check of the authentication processes to ensure proper communication is established.
Requirements
For each library and library collection, the following steps must be completed:
- Create a Library Collection, during which authentication credentials for a library to its content providers are added to the Circulation Manager
- Create Patron Authentication Integration, during which API or SIP connection parameters are configured in the Circulation Manager
Supported Patron Authentication Methods
SIP
The following ILS Systems can use a SIP - Tripple I, SirsiDynix, Polaris, and
API
The following ILS use an API - Triple I Sierra, Triple I Millennium
SAML
Shibboleth / SAML, SAML and EZ Proxy