February 13, 2008
Using IE7 in OCLC FirstSearch
FirstSearch now supports Internet Explorer (IE) 6 and IE7. When using IE7, users will need to modify their pop-up settings by updating the pop-up blocker so that wanted sites are listed as trusted sites. Trusted sites include the FirstSearch Web site and RefWorks, if RefWorks is used for export.
To allow pop-ups from FirstSearch or from RefWorks (if you are using RefWorks for exporting records), the following changes are needed:
- In IE, go to: Tools / Popup Blocker / Popup Blocker Settings. Then in the area labeled "Allowed Sites", enter *.oclc.org. If RefWorks is being used, add *.refworks.com also.
- Make sure the "Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone" is unchecked, otherwise you will get a warning "Sites added to this zone must use the https:// prefix." If you get that message, uncheck the required server verification and enter *.oclc.org again.
- Next click on close and OK to exit the menu and close the browser. Now when you open your browser you will find export to RefWorks and other features work.
You may also find it useful to set your security option lower. To do this make sure all other active applications are shut down, such as Word or Outlook. Then, go to Tools / Internet Options / Security / Internet and reset the custom setting to Low or Medium Low. The default level is Medium. Finally, exit out of the menu and close the browser. When you start your browser up again, the new security level will be set.
If you have questions, please contact Heather Clark (hclark@bcr.org) at BCR or the OCLC Customer Support Department 800.848.5800 or support@oclc.org.
