How do I troubleshoot access issues with databases, ebooks, or ejournals?
I am trying to access a database and it gives me an error message.
Answer
Please keep in mind, 50% of access problems can be solved within a day, but the rest takes up to a few weeks after you contact us. Please start your research early, and talk to your Liaison Librarian when you need an alternative resource!
Troubleshooting access problems:
There are multiple things you can do. Try the methods below and see if you can get acces.
- If this is an issue of being off-campus, try this FAQ. Still having an access issue? Keep reading.
- Hard refresh your page (clear the cache for that page).
- Clear your entire browser's cache. Read this article for more info. Then close your browser completely, and re-open the browser, and try again.
- Try using Guest (incognito, private) browsing, if your browser offers it.
- Try a different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.)
- Restart your computer.
- Try a different device/computer.
- If possible, try a different internet provider (such as your phone network and your computer network)
- (optional) Try DNS cashe flush
If the access problem persists, let us help you! Please email us at eresources@denison.edu.
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