Connecting to Online Resources FAQ
Having issues connecting to a database, ebook or other online resource? Maybe these tips will help.
- Connect via an incognito window.
- In Chrome - click on File - then New Incognito Window
- In Firefox - click on File - then New Private Window
- In Safari - Click on File - then New Private Window
- Try using a different browser, or closing out the browser you are in and open it up again.
- Try clearing your cache.
- In Chrome - Click on Chrome - then Clear Browsing Data
- In Firefox - click on History - then Clear recent history and chose a time frame from before you started your library session
- In Safari
- Click on the Safari drop-down menu and select Preferences.
- Click the Advanced tab. Select the Show Develop menu in menu bar checkbox and close the Preferences window.
- Select the Develop drop-down menu. Click Empty Cache.
- Note: You may want to also clear your browser history
- If all else fails, reboot your machine and try connecting again.
If you continue to have issues connecting, please reach out to a librarian via the Ask A Librarian form.
