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Users need to be able to find their institution.

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Where some setups allow for easy removal of identity information (e.g. computer login tied to university account), this cannot always be relied on.

Example (Bad)

A fictitious publisher, which shows discovery options.

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  • [ x ] Multiple primary actions on the page (Access, PDF, Login) No search method.

  • [ x ] Options spread across the page, no clear single spot to find access Technical concepts shown (federation) which are not known to the user.

  • [ x ] Options which may not give access to article (Get PDF, Login) given equal prominence Conceptual split between options (societies, access federations).

Example (Good)

A fictitious publisher, which shows discovery options (leveraging Seamless Access patterns).

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  • [ ✓ ] Search capability to go through various institutions.

  • [ ✓ ] Official name and domain are shown.

  • [ ✓ ] Ability to remember affiliation.

As users are more and more protected (no IP tracking, no

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  • [ ✓ ] All affiliations can be removed.

  • [ ✓ ] Clear indication removal of institutions from the users device.

  • [ ✓ ] Ability to remove affiliation in the discovery tool, without requiring browser setting changes.

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