Abstract A recent segment of the Sharpest Tool in the Shed column in this journal provided an overview of the current options for the authentication of access to electronic resources. This edition of Balance Point follows up on that column, providing updates on both the RA21 initiative and OpenAthens, while also delving more deeply into some of the issues surrounding their adoption and implementation.

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身份验证问题和更新

摘要 本期刊 Shed 专栏中最近的一段 Sharpest Tool 概述了当前用于验证电子资源访问权限的选项。本期 Balance Point 跟进了该专栏，提供了 RA21 计划和 OpenAthens 的更新，同时还更深入地探讨了围绕其采用和实施的一些问题。