ScienceDirect not working with federated login

UPDATE: Federated access for ScienceDirect is now working as expected. 8/14/25 8:33am

Federated access via ScienceDirect is not working. This means that when you are trying to access a ScienceDirect article via the Pumerantz Library Discovery Service (search box on the homepage), PubMed, or another database, you are directed to enter your institution information, but it never takes you to the article. We have created a screencast of the problem.

To access ScienceDirect articles, you will need to open a ScienceDirect session with an OpenAthens redirector link: https://go.openathens.net/redirector/westernu.edu?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com (also found on the Electronic Resources page). You can then go back to PubMed, Pumerantz Library Discovery Service, or another database and will be able to access ScienceDirect articles.

We are working on fixing this problem. We will update this blog when it has been resolved.

Catalog Maintenance – August 18

When: Monday, August 18 from 1 am – 2 am PT

What: SirsiDynix is completing system maintenance that will affect the library catalog.

Impact: The catalog will be unavailable during maintenance. You will not be able to place holds, renew items, or access your account.

The Electronic Resources webpage and the Discovery Service search box on the library website will be available.

Thank you for your patience while we improve the site’s security, reliability, and performance. If you have questions about items you borrowed, contact circ@westernu.edu.

ILLiad Maintenance – August 15 & 16

When: Friday, August 15 at 8 pm to Saturday, August 16 at 3 am PT.

What: OCLC is performing planned maintenance affecting ILLiad.

Impact: ILLiad may be intermittently unavailable during maintenance. You might not be able to submit or access your requests.

Thank you for your patience while we improve the site’s security, reliability, and performance. If you have questions about your requests, contact ill@westernu.edu.