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AOL, CompuServe and MSN use an integrated web browser that has already been configured to use their proxy address.  It cannot be reconfigured for access to the online databases.

In order to connect to the library's databases, you will need to download and install the full version of a browser such as Netscape Navigator (NOTE: do not use Netscape 6.0) or Microsoft Internet Explorer.   

Once you have installed a full browser on your computer:

1. Open up and log into your AOL, CompuServe, or MSN connection as usual. 
2. Minimize your AOL, etc. connection
3. Start either Netscape or Internet Explorer on your computer.
4. Go to the database page and click on the desired database to search and log in using your name, barcode and PIN.

If you are still unable to connect to the databases after following these instructions please contact the Reference Desk at (206) 281-2419 or email reference@spu.edu

rev. 03/16/2004