Digital resources available everywhere — with no IT hurdles
With HAN, you can give your end users access to licensed content — regardless of their location and without the need for a VPN or additional software. Access is simply via a web browser. HAN checks authorisation in the background and ensures that only authorised individuals can access the content. This reduces administrative effort and increases satisfaction among your target groups — whether they are working from home, on campus or at your institution, or on the move.
Find the title you're looking for in no time — with A–Z lists and subject indexes
Thanks to the integrated A–Z list, end users can intuitively find all available online resources. Subject-based lists also group content according to your specific criteria, such as subject areas or fields of interest. These lists can be integrated into OPACs and portals, significantly increasing the visibility and usage of your services.
Administration — role-based and secure
HAN allows for detailed permission management: technicians, HAN resource managers, HAN statisticians and HAN administrators are granted exactly the access they need to perform their tasks. Administration is carried out securely via the HAN client – direct server access is not required.
Manage registrations in a way that suits your organisation
Whether you are a student, lecturer, staff member or external partner — with HAN, you can precisely control who is allowed to access which content. To this end, HAN supports a wide range of authentication methods and integrates seamlessly with existing systems. These include:
- Library systems such as Aleph/ALMA, PICA, FOLIO, SISIS, VTLS/Chamo, Horizon, KOHA and ADIS
- Directory services such as LDAP, Microsoft Active Directory, Novell NDS or ODBC
- modern authentication methods such as Shibboleth, OpenID Connect (e.g. Azure AD) and client certificates
Particularly flexible: HAN allows multiple login systems to be used simultaneously. For example, internal and external user groups can be authenticated via different methods
Analysing data usage — for better decisions
HAN Statistics allows you to analyse which content is being used and to what extent. In addition to standard visitor figures, HAN also supports real-time usage reports and group-based analyses – for example, by department or cost centre. Export functions and COUNTER-compliant formats ensure the data is analysable and interoperable. Data protection is included: statistical data is automatically anonymised or pseudonymised.
Improved in HAN 6
HAN connects — integration with OPAC, Discovery and more
With the open HAN WebAPI, you can seamlessly integrate HAN into your existing system landscape — for example, into catalogue systems or discovery services (EDS, Primo, Summon, VuFind and Lukida, link resolvers such as SFX and Ovid). The interface also enables the automatic creation of online resources and single sign-on with rights management. This saves time on maintenance and makes it easier for end users to access full-text content, whilst improving the discoverability of resources.
Passwörter im Griff — sicher und unsichtbar für Endbenutzer
HAN übernimmt die Anmeldung bei den Anbietersystemen im Hintergrund. Die Zugangsdaten bleiben geschützt und sind nicht für Dritte zugänglich. Endbenutzer merken davon nichts — sie gelangen direkt zum Volltext. Für die Bibliothek sinkt der Pflegeaufwand, gleichzeitig steigt die Systemsicherheit.
Control access — down to the title, user or IP level
HAN allows you to specify precisely who has access to which content, for example by individual, user group, location or IP address. This helps you avoid over-licensing and ensures that content reaches exactly where it is needed. Thanks to this targeted delivery, the costs incurred for online resources can also be allocated to cost centres.
Keeping track of licences — providing resources where they’re needed
You specify how many end users are permitted to access a resource at the same time. HAN automatically monitors compliance with your licence agreement with the relevant content provider. The usage statistics allow you to identify at an early stage whether licences need to be adjusted or renegotiated. This enables effective and cost-efficient resource management.
Manage workflows — automatically manage subscriptions
HAN detects when licences are about to expire, locks the resource and displays a customised notification page to end users. A central overview allows you to keep track of expiry dates and renewal requirements – without the need for Excel spreadsheets or manual checks.
Prevent content misuse — thanks to integrated transfer control
HAN can monitor data traffic to providers. If a defined volume is exceeded, access is automatically blocked. This protects you from automated downloads and safeguards your licences. HAN administrators are notified and can take targeted action.
Manage all tasks centrally — simply, intuitively, without specialist knowledge
In the HAN Centre, you can manage all your online resources via a central, user-friendly interface. The user interface is designed so that even staff without in-depth technical knowledge can work with it efficiently. Whether assigning permissions, editing resources, viewing statistics or managing licences — all functions are bundled into a single tool.
The HAN Center makes the complex task of managing digital resources as simple as possible — for libraries of all sizes.
