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Access Requirements
UNSW Library systems (including the LRD, MyCourse, Sirius and SFX) work best with the following settings and access requirements. You may need to adjust the settings on your computer according to this information.
Supported Browsers
The Library recommends and supports the use of the following browsers for its access systems;
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Windows 98+ |
MAC OS 9 |
MAC OS X |
| LRD |
SIRIUS |
LRD |
SIRIUS |
LRD |
SIRIUS |
| Internet Explorer 7 |
YES |
YES |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Internet Explorer 6 |
YES |
YES |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Internet Explorer 5 |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
| Netscape 7 |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| Firefox |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
| SAFARI |
N/A |
N/A |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
Browser Settings
| Javascript |
Javascript must be enabled. Instructions. |
| Cookies |
Your computer must accept cookies. Instructions. |
| Cache Settings |
Specific Cache (cookie storage) settings must be applied. Instructions. |
| Pop-up Windows |
Pop-up windows must be enabled.
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| Foreign Language Settings |
Display of some foreign language characters in the LRD requires specific setups. Instructions . |
| Bookmarks |
We strongly recommend against the use of bookmarks for accessing electronic resources.
URL's are constantly being changed by suppliers and many are subject to redirects, session numbers and authentication details.
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Usernames & Passwords
- You will require an activated current UNSW staff/student number and Unipass (Contact IT Services Support if you do not have these details) to access Sirius and your Borrower Information via the LRD.
- Off-campus users not using a UNSW UDUS account will also be prompted to provide their UNSW staff/student number & Unipass to access electronic resources.
- Some suppliers require additional resource specific usernames & passwords to gain access - these details are provided in the bar at the top of the resource access screen.
- Some user groups (e.g. ULA, Foundation Studies) are not eligible for University-wide authentication and are therefore currently unable to access these systems.
Security Software / Firewall Restrictions
- Access from a non-campus workplace often requires local computer support to enable Ports 443 & 9003 to enable access to electronic resources. More ...
- On personal computers internet security software (eg Norton Internet Security, Norton Firewall, McAfee, Vet and Net Nanny) can block access to electronic resources. Check cookies, firewall and page access settings. More ...
Required Software
| Adobe Acrobat Reader |
Required for many full text electronic journals & books to view pdf documents.
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| SciFinder Scholar |
Client software is required to access SciFinder Scholar. Software installation notes and requirements |
| CHEMnetBase plug-in |
A browser plug-in allowing users to draw and upload graphical structure queries is required in CHEMnetBase.
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| CRC Handbook of Chemistry & Physics plug-in |
A browser plug-in is required to view interactive tables in CRC Handbook of Chemistry & Physics.
Available from site.
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| MathsciNet Viewers |
Special viewers are equired for some formats for full text documents provided via MathsciNet.
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