Configuration

The UT HSC Libraries website was designed to work with as many different browsers as possible, without requiring specific settings or browser plug-ins. However, many of the electronic resources linked to from this site do require JavaScript, cookies, or other specific configuration settings. This page is designed to help identify configuration issues that may affect your use of these resources.

What browser do you recommend I use?

We recommend using a recent version of one of the major browsers: Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari. These are the browsers most likely to be supported by databases and electronic journals you may need to access through our site. Library staff will not be as familiar with other browsers, and will be less able to help with troubleshooting.

Do I need to have JavaScript enabled?

Yes, many of our databases and electronic journals require that JavaScript be enabled.

Enabling JavaScript in Firefox 2:

1. From the Tools menu, choose Options.
2. Click the Content tab.
3. Check "Enable Javascript".
4. Click OK.

Enabling JavaScript in Internet Explorer 6:

1. From the Tools menu, choose Internet Options.
2. Click the Security tab, and then on Custom Level.
3. Scroll down to Active Scripting.
4. Click the radio button for Enable.
5. Click OK twice.

Do I need to have Java enabled?

We do recommend it, because some of our databases and electronic journals require Java.

Enabling Java in Firefox 2:

1. From the Tools menu, choose Options.
2. Click the Content tab.
3. Check "Enable Java".
4. Click OK.

Enabling Java in Internet Explorer 6:

1. From the Tools menu, choose Internet Options.
2. Click the Security tab, and then on Custom Level.
3. Scroll down to Java Permissions.
4. Click any radio button except Disable Java.
5. Click OK, Yes, and then OK again.

Note: Java and JavaScript are two very different things. You'll need to enable JavaScript as well.

Do I need to have Cookies enabled?

Yes, you will need to have cookies enabled in order to access our electronic resources from off campus. Many resources will also require cookies for use even from on campus.

Enabling cookies in Firefox 2:

1. From the Tools menu, choose Options.
2. Click the Privacy tab.
3. Check "Accept cookies from sites".
4. Click OK.

Enabling cookies in Internet Explorer 6:

1. From the Tools menu, choose Internet Options.
2. Click the Privacy tab, then click Advanced.
3. Check "Override Automatic Cookie Handling". Check "Accept" for "First-Party Cookies" and "Third-Party Cookies". Check "Always allow session cookies".
4. Click OK twice.

What screen resolution do I need to use?

All UT HSC web pages are designed for a minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768. Anything smaller than this will result in extra scrolling to see all parts of the page. Most of the electronic resources available from the Libraries' page will also display best at this size screen.