Can I bypass the FirstSearch Home Page During Login?

 There are two methods of setting up access to FirstSearch so that you bypass the FirstSearch home page (login screen) and go directly to a database.  The first method is IP Address Recognition using the dbname= component.  You can use either method to point users to appropriate resources by creating links to specific FirstSearch databases, Electronic Collections Online journals, or other screens within FirstSearch. For example, you can create a WorldCat link that takes users to a search screen for the WorldCat database, or an Education link that takes them to a database selection screen for the education topic area. The screen that you specify through automatic logon may override the default search screen or default topic area specified in the administrative module.

For details, see the IP Address Recognition: Getting Started guide.

The second method of automated logon utilizes Webscript CGI.  The OCLC WebScript CGI (Common Gateway Interface) application is copyrighted freeware, distributed free-of-charge, and subject to license terms and conditions. OCLC WebScript lets institutions give their users access to FirstSearch without releasing the institution's FirstSearch authorization number and password.

For details, see the Automatic Logon Scripting for FirstSearch guide.

Last revised: 14 May 2008