Old Proxy Server Directions

Certain HELIN online resources (e.g., Academic Search Premier, Gale Literary Databases, PsycINFO) are restricted to the students, faculty, and staff of HELIN institutions.  To gain access to these resources from remote, off-campus locations (using your Internet Service Provider), you must first set your browser for HELIN Proxy Services.  Once you have done this, you will be prompted for your name and the barcode from your CCRI Library Card when you access a restricted online resource.  Please contact a CCRI Reference Librarian if you need assistance with proxy services.

Follow the directions for the particular browser and version that you use.  You should also make sure that your browser is set to accept cookies (this is the default setting).  AOL users: please see the notes at the end.

Netscape Version 3

1. Select Options
2. Select Network Preferences
3. Select the Proxies tab
4. Click on the Automatic Proxy Configuration button
5. Enter in the Configuration Location (URL): http://library.uri.edu:8080/proxy.pac
6. Click Reload and OK
   

Netscape Version 4+

1. Select Edit
2. Select Preferences
3. Click on the '+' to the left of the Advanced option
4. Click on Proxies
5. Click on the Automatic proxy configuration button
6. Enter in the Configuration Location (URL): http://library.uri.edu:8080/proxy.pac
7. Click Reload and OK
   

Netscape Version 6

The current release of Netscape 6.0 does not work with the proxy server.

MS Internet Explorer Version 3.02

1. Select View
2. Select Options
3. Select the Advanced tab
4. At the bottom of the Advanced page, click on the Automatic Configuration button
5. Enter in the URL: http://library.uri.edu:8080/proxy.pac
6. Click on Refresh then click on OK in the popup box
7. Click on Apply then OK on the Options screen
   

MS Internet Explorer Version 4 (SP1)

1. Select View
2. Select Internet Options
3. Select the Connection tab
4. In the Automatic configuration box click on Configure
5. Enter this URL: http://library.uri.edu:8080/proxy.pac
6. Click on Refresh then OK
7. Click on Apply then OK on the Internet Options screen
   

MS Internet Explorer Version 5 

1. Select Tools
2. Select Internet Options
3. Select the Connections tab
4. If you are using a dial-up telephone line connection (most Internet connections):
• In the Dial-up settings box find the icon with the name of your dial-up service. Click on the icon once to highlight it.
• Click on Settings
• Check the box next to Automatically detect settings
OR, if you are using a digital high speed line connection (e.g., Cox@Home):
• Click on LAN Settings
5. Check the box next to Use automatic configuration script
6. Enter this Address: http://library.uri.edu:8080/proxy.pac
7. Click on OK
8. Select the General tab
9. Under Temporary Internet files, click on Delete Files...
10. Click on OK
11. Under History, click on Clear History
12. Click on OK
13. Click on OK on the Internet Options screen
    

Notes for MS Internet Explorer Version 5, 5.01, and 5.5 Users

There have been problems reported with the earlier versions of Internet Explorer 5, 5.01, and 5.5.  The current version of 5.5 has fixed this.

Notes for AOL Users

The default browser that comes with AOL may not support proxy services.  If it doesn't, your best option is to use Netscape.  Go to the Netscape Web site at http://www.netscape.com.  Locate, download, and install Netscape Navigator 4.08 (this is a browser only version of Netscape which downloads more quickly than other versions and works well with the proxy server).  Follow the directions for setting up Netscape Version 4+ for proxy services.  To use the proxy server, you will still connect to the Internet using the AOL browser.  After connecting, minimize the AOL browser and then use Netscape as your Web browser for accessing the library's subscription databases.

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