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Troubleshooting Articles and Databases: Troubleshooting Errors

Some basic tips to troubleshooting electronic resources.

Basic Troubleshooting

Technology doesn’t always cooperate—but many common issues can be fixed with a few simple steps:

  • Confirm that you're a current USU student, faculty, or staff member.

  • Make sure you're accessing the resource directly through the library’s website.

  • Clear your browser’s cache and cookies.

  • Try using a different web browser.

If you're still having trouble, we're here to help. Contact us at library.help@usu.edu.

Different Browser

Sometimes there is an issue with how the web browser and the website are working together. When this happens the quickest solution is to try a different web browser and see if the issue is still present. It is still helpful to alert the electronic resources librarian when there is a browser issue, but in the mean time you can access the resource through another browser. 

There are many browsers to choose from. Some of the most commonly used include:

  • ​Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Edge
  • Safari

If one isn't working, it might work on another. 

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