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FirstSearch frequently asked questions

Accessing

What is WorldCat library access and how can it help my library?

How do I configure access to WorldCat with program partners?

Who should I contact for partner technical support issues?

How do I set up links from WorldCat holdings information?

How do I set up OpenURL access into FirstSearch full text?

Getting started

Managing FirstSearch

How do I set up automatic logon for FirstSearch?

Can I use Athens authentication to access FirstSearch?

How do I access the FirstSearch administrative module?

Can I control the databases and full text our users see?

Can I control interlibrary loan in FirstSearch?

Can I change the FirstSearch interlibrary loan request form?

Can I choose a default search mode for FirstSearch?

Can I choose a default database for FirstSearch?

Can I choose a default interface language for FirstSearch?

Can FirstSearch perform user authentication?

Are FirstSearch usage statistics available for my library?

How do we access the online FirstSearch usage statistics?

Are Electronic Collections Online usage statistics available?

How many unused searches remain in my per-search account?

How is holdings information determined?

Why is our holdings symbol missing from a FirstSearch record?

When do holdings appear in FirstSearch databases?

How do I add my library’s catalog to FirstSearch?

How do I add my OpenURL server to FirstSearch?

Where do I add my institution's IP addresses?

How do I create URLs for IP recognition?

How can I set up ILL access from FirstSearch?

Where do I obtain my usage statistics?

Can I display all holdings in FirstSearch?

How are holdings displayed in FirstSearch databases?

Can I bypass the FirstSearch Home Page During Login?

Using FirstSearch

Can I control the databases and full text our users see?

Can I link from FirstSearch to my online catalog?

Can I link from my Web page to individual FirstSearch databases?

Can I link my Web page to ECO journals?

Can I see holdings information for all libraries?

When do holdings appear in FirstSearch databases?

Z39.50 access

What is Z39.50 access to FirstSearch?

Are all FirstSearch databases available through Z39.50 access?

Are all ECO journals available through Z39.50 access?

What version of Z39.50 does FirstSearch support?

How can I learn about future changes to Z39.50 access?