Cookies are small files that Websites copy to a computer's hard disk. A cookie can have many functions. The session (i.e., temporary) cookie sent by the library proxy server records your proxy username and password so you will not be prompted to login again during the current browser session. When you exit the browser program, the cookie expires.

As you access databases, they may also use cookies. Your ability to use those databases may depend on whether you allow cookies to be set.

How to activiate cookies

• Internet Explorer 6.x
• Internet Explorer 5.x
• Internet Explorer 4.x
• Netscape 7
• Netscape 4

Internet Explorer 6.x
1. Select Internet Options from the Tools menu.
2. Click on the Privacy tab.
3. Click on the Advanced button.
4. Either leave unchecked "Override automatic cookie handling" or have accept first-party cookies.

Internet Explorer 5.x
1. Select Internet Options from the Tools menu.
2. Click on the Security tab.
3. Click on the Custom Level button.
4. Scroll down to the Cookies section.
5. Click the Enable radio buttons for "Allow cookies that are stored on your computer" and "Allow per-session cookies."
6. Click on the OK button.

Internet Explorer 4.x
1. Select Internet Options from the View menu.
2. Click on the Advanced tab.
3. In the Security section, scroll down to the Cookies area.
4. Select "Always accept cookies."
5. Click on the OK button.

Netscape 7.x
1. Select Preferences from the Edit menu.
2. Click on the Advanced category.
3. Click on Scripts & Plugins
3. Click on the radio button for "Accept all cookies."

Netscape 4.x
1. Select Preferences from the Edit menu.
2. Click on the Advanced category.
3. Click on the radio button for "Accept all cookies."