Q. Are there any computer requirements to access library resources?

Hardware Requirements

Computer hardware requirements are:

1. Operating System

• Windows 8.1 and newer
• Mac OSX 10.13 and newer
• Linux - ChromeOS

Upgrading your operating system to the newest major release is recommended.

2. Mobile Operating System

• iOS 13 and newer
• Android 7.0 and newer

Upgrading your mobile operating system to the newest major release is recommended.

3. Computer Speed and Processor

• Use a computer no older than 3 years when possible
• 4GB of RAM, 8GB preferred
• 2GHz processor

4. Screen Resolution

Most library content will function across different screen resolutions. However, content is best viewed at a minimum of 1024 x 600, which is the average size of a notebook computer.

5. Internet Capability

Library resources may operate in low bandwidth environments, however many resources require or function better using high-speed/high-bandwidth Internet access.

Software Requirements

1. Web Browser

Many applications work on a variety of browsers. However, the preferred browsers to access library resources are:

• Firefox
• Microsoft Edge

Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled to access some content.

Use the most current version or the first previous major release of your preferred browser - keep your browser current.

Note: Access to library resources may not function correctly if you are using one of these browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Opera
• Safari

2. Browser Plugins

Depending upon the type of content, you may need to download a plug-in if you don't already have the required software installed on your computer.

• Adobe Acrobat Reader, for files posted in .pdf format;
• Adobe Flash Player, for Flash files;
• Microsoft Silverlight Player, for video files;
• Java, for Java files.