In order to use many of the Library's electronic resources, your web browser MUST be configured to: Open Adobe Acrobat PDF files Use Javascript Accept cookies The sections below will help you determine if your browser is set up to use Library electronic services.

Check Adobe Acrobat Install

Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5.0 or higher must be installed on your computer in order to view Adobe PDF documents. Check your browser by clicking here. If you do not see the magic rabbit but see a FILE DOWNLOAD box, your browser is not configured with Adobe Acrobat. Click the cancel button on the FILE DOWNLOAD box. Click on Start|Programs|Adobe Acrobat Reader.  If the program title says Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 or higher, go onto the next step to check your browser for cookies and javascript.  Otherwise, you need to download and install an update to Adobe Acrobat Reader.  Use the link below to get the software.

Click here to download Adobe Acrobat. When the download completes, double click the file to install the software. Click your browser's back button to return to this page. Check to make sure the installation was successful by clicking here. If you still don't see the magic rabbit, return to the Adobe website and follow the instructions for downloading and installing Adobe Acrobat.

You can see if your browser is configured to use Javascript and accept cookies below:

JavaScript and Cookies Check

Your Browser is: Javascript Support: Click here for instructions to enable javascript, if message the above states "doesn't support". Cookie Configuration: Click here for instructions to enable cookies, if the message above states "doesn't support".

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