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Follow the tips below if you are having trouble accessing one of the online library databases.
Tip 1: Try accessing a different database
If you are having trouble accessing a particular database, try accessing a database from a different vendor/company. For example, if you cannot get into Academic Search Complete (EBSCOhost), try getting into another database like JSTOR. If you can get into one but not another, this might indicate a problem with the database. If this is the case, please contact the library.
Note on EBSCOhost Databases (including Academic Search Complete, ERIC, PsycINFO, SocINDEX with Full Text): You must access EBSCOhost databases through our library Web page. If you attempt to access an EBSCOhost database from off campus by going directly to web.ebscohost.com, you will not be recognized as a HACC user, and therefore won’t be permitted to access their site.
Tip 2: Try using a different browser
If you are having trouble accessing the library databases, try using a different browser. For example, if you normally use Internet Explorer and are experiencing issues, try using Chrome or Firefox (or Safari if you are a Mac user).
Follow the tips below if you are having trouble accessing one of the online library databases.
Tip 3: Clear your browser cache/history
In some cases, you may have to clear your browser’s cache/history. Follow the steps for your browser:
- Internet Explorer
Tools > Internet Options and click Delete under Browsing history - Firefox (PC)
Firefox > History > Clear Recent History > switch time range to Everything > Clear Now - Firefox (Mac)
Tools > Clear Recent History > switch time range to Everything > Clear Now - Chrome
Click Wrench icon on toolbar > Tools > Clear browsing data > Clear browsing data - Safari
History > Clear History > Clear
Note: You can also clear your browser history by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Delete.
Tip 4: Adjust your browser security settings
If the steps in Tip 5 don’t work, try adjusting your browser security settings. Follow the steps below:
- Internet Explorer
Tools > Internet Options > Privacy tab and drag the slider to Medium
Tools > Internet Options > Privacy tab, click Sites and allow buffalostate.edu - Firefox (PC)
Firefox > Options > Privacy tab and select Remember history from the drop-down menu - Firefox (Mac)
Firefox > Preferences > Privacy tab and select Remember history from the drop-down menu - Chrome
Click Wrench icon on toolbar > Options (Preferences on Mac and Linux) > click Under the Hood tab > click Content settings in the Privacy section > Click the Cookies tab > make sure Allow local data to be set is selected - Safari
Safari > Preferences > Privacy tab and select Never under Block cookies
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