Application Launcher
The Application Launcher provides quick access to the Newscycle applications. It is database-independent and stored externally in an XML configuration file. You can set up multiple groups of toolbars, each of which can contain multiple toolbars for different database sets. See Circulation FAQ #76 for information on setting up the Application Launcher.
Logging In
Enter your user name and password to log in. When you log in, the Application Launcher will automatically log you into to every toolbar for which you have permission (see the examples below). Also, when you click a toolbar button to start an application, you will be logged in automatically to that application.
A login window will be displayed instead if you do not have permission to use a particular toolbar. You’ll need to enter a valid user name and password to use this toolbar.
If you need to switch to a different group of toolbars (e.g., to a “test” or “production” toolbar), click the menu in the upper-left corner of the window and make a selection.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is an electronic authentication method in which a user is permitted access to an application or website only after providing two or more verification factors to the authentication system. As it is difficult for users to reliably authenticate themselves using just a username and password, especially if they have numerous accounts, and since many people reuse passwords across accounts and create passwords that lack complexity, MFA is a useful tool for preventing data theft by cybercriminals.
Naviga now supports multi-factor authentication (MFA) to provide increased login security for users connecting to Circulation application. For successful user authentication, users should follow the steps outlined in this section.
Graphical User Interface MFA User Authentication
This section guides the user through the steps for MFA user authentication in the Graphical User Interface (GUI).
The following use case describes user authentication using the MFA service provider, Auth0.
Note: The steps mentioned in this section will remain the same for the other MFA service providers.
GUI User Authentication with Auth0
Set the following Business Rules to the values provided by the MFA service provider, Auth0.
What is the URL of the redirect page that you use? (Login Section)
What is the client ID for Auth0 application? (Login Section)
What is the client secret key for Auth0 application? (Login Section)
What is the domain URL for Auth0 application? (Login Section)
Open the latest ‘NCS CIRC Launch JNLP’ file.
Enter the user's email address and password registered with Auth0.
Click Continue.
A push notification is sent to your Auth0 mobile application. When you receive the notification, click “Approve” and you will be logged into Circulation application.
Users can also choose to click ‘ Manually Enter Code’ to log in by manually entering a passcode provided by the MFA service provider mobile application.
You will be logged into the Circulation application after the authentication is successful.
Character User Interface MFA User Authentication
In CHUI, multiple sessions can be logged in by users bypassing the MFA identity provider (MFA IdP: OKTA and Auth0) after the successful initial login for users through the MFA.
The time duration for which the user would not require MFA authentication for a new session can be specified in the Business Rule— How long is the MFA security bypassed after the initial login for a character-based application? (Login section). When the time limit is reached, the user can only start a new session by reauthenticating with MFA.
Note: Irrespective of the above Business Rule, users must login with their UNIX credentials each time they start a new session in CHUI.
This section guides the user through the steps for MFA user authentication in the Character User Interface (CHUI).
The following use cases describes user authentication using the MFA service provider, Auth0.
CHUI User Authentication with Auth0
Set the following Business Rules to the values provided by the MFA service provider, Auth0.
Which single sign on service provider do you use for character based application? (Login Section) should be set to “Auth0”
What is the client ID for Auth0 application? (Login Section)
What is the client secret key for Auth0 application? (Login Section)
What is the domain URL for Auth0 application? (Login Section)
Open the Character User Interface (CHUI).
Enter the option to login to the CM (1) or the CMO (3) application.
The user authentication page will be displayed on the screen. Enter the “Password” for the account and then press the Enter button.
Once authorized, user can choose “PUSH” to receive a push notification to your MFA provider mobile application.
When you receive the push notification in your MFA provider mobile application, click “Approve”.
Then, in CHUI, press the Space button to confirm and advance to the application.
Users can also choose ‘OTP’ to log in by manually entering a passcode provided by the MFA service provider mobile application.
You will be logged into the Circulation application after the authentication is successful.
Minimizing the Application Launcher
To save space on your desktop, the Application Launcher can be minimized to a small toolbar that is always on top of other windows. This way, you can always access the Circulation applications easily.
To minimize the application launcher, click on the Naviga logo bar near the top of the window. The minimized Application Launcher looks like this:
To switch back to full size, click the Newscycle logo on the left, or click the arrow next to it and select Full Size Toolbar. The options on this menu also allow you to modify the size of the icons.
When minimized, the Application Launcher displays only a single toolbar. If you want to switch to a different toolbar, open the Choose Area menu on the right and make a selection.
Saving the Application Launcher Location
You can save the position of the Application Launcher on the screen by clicking the Save Location button at the top right corner of the Application Launcher window. After clicking Save Location, when the Application Launcher is opened again it will display in the saved position.
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