Single Sign On, often referred to by the initials SSO means you can use a set of credentials that you already have to login to a system. This helps you as you don't need to remember a lot of different login and password combinations.
At CNU SSO means you can use your CNU email account and password to access a variety of things.
In the library, some databases use SSO to verify you can use them (example: The New York TImes Digital edition) and if you are off campus, most databases require SSO authentication for access.
Every field has there own common language and learning it can help you communicate better.
We've listed some common terms and definitions you'll run across when discussing your research with your professor, librarians, and researchers at other institutions.
Yes, it can seem overwhelming at first, but you will get the hang of it!
