The recommended software and settings for using the Anne Arundel Community College Library web pages and databases are listed below. If Your Configurations (in the box on the right) are different from the recommend software and settings below, you may experience difficulty using the AACC Library web pages or databases.

• Browsers Version 5.0 or higher of Microsoft Internet Explorer or 6.0 or higher of Netscape Communicator
• JavaScript must be enabled
• Cookies must be enabled
• Java is recommended to be enabled
• Color configuration and screen resolution 16-million, true color, or 256 colors with a minimum 800 x 600 minimum resolution

Browsers

We strongly recommend using Version 5.0 or higher of Microsoft Internet Explorer or 6.0 or higher of Netscape Communicator because our site works best with these browsers. Keep in mind that the newer versions of browsers not only have newer features, they also often fix bugs, especially those dealing with Internet security.

Click below to download the latest version of each browser:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Netscape Communicator

JavaScript

You must use a browser that supports JavaScript and have JavaScript enabled.

Enable JavaScript for Netscape

1. From the browser's menu bar, select Edit.
2. Click Preferences.
3. Click Advanced.
4. Click the Enable JavaScript box to select JavaScript.
   Note: If the box has a checkmark, JavaScript is already enabled. Complete step 5 to exit.
5. Click OK.

Enable JavaScript for Microsoft Internet Explorer

1. From the browser's menu bar, select Tools.
2. Click Internet Options.
3. Click the Security tab.
4. Click Custom and then click Settings.
5. Scroll down to Active Scripting.
6. Click Enable to select it.
   Note: If the radio button is already selected, JavaScript is enabled. Complete the remaining steps to exit.
7. Click OK.
8. Click Yes.
9. Click OK.

Cookies

Many of the Library Databases use cookies. You will need to have them enabled to use the Library Databases.

To check in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, from the browser's menu bar, select Tools. Click Internet Options. Click the Privacy tab. Click Advanced. Make sure the "Override Automatic Cookie Handling" is checked. Also, make sure that "First-Party Cookies" and "Third-Party Cookies" are checked for "Accept." Lastly, make sure that "Always allow session cookies" is checked. Click OK. Click OK.

To check in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, from the browser's menu bar, select Tools. Click Internet Options. Click the Security tab. Click Custom and then click Custom Level. Scroll down to Cookies. Click Enable to select "Allow cookies that are stored on your computer" Click Enable to select "Allow per-cookies (not stored)" Note: If the radio button is already selected, Cookies are enabled. Complete the remaining steps to exit. Click OK. Click Yes. Click OK.

To check in Netscape Communicator 4.5, click Edit menu option at top of browser. Select Preferences. Under Categories, click on the word Advanced (not the + or - next to it). In the right side of the panel select the "Accept all cookies" or "Accept only cookies that get sent back to originating server." Click OK.

Java

Some Library databases use Java, therefore you might be required to have Java enabled to use those Library databases. Below are instructions for enabling Java.

Enable Java for Microsoft Internet Explorer

1. From the browser's menu bar, select Tools.
2. Click Internet Options.
3. Click the Security Tab.
4. Click the Custom Level button.
5. Scroll down to java permissions.
6. Select any option other than "Disable Java".
   Note: If the "Disable Java" box is not checked, Java is already enabled, complete step 9 to exit.
7. Click OK.
8. Click Yes.
9. Click OK.

Enable Java for Netscape

1. From the browser's menu bar, select Edit.
2. Click Preferences.
3. Click Advanced.
4. Click the Enable Java box.
   Note: If the box has a checkmark, Java is already enabled. Complete step 5 to exit.
5. Click OK. You may have to reboot your PC.

Color configuration and screen resolution

The site looks best on a screen which displays at least 256 colors (16 million or true color are better) and has a resolution of at least 800x600. An 800x600 resolution will minimize scrolling and make the screen easier to read.