When trying to access certain databases (RefWorks, SciFinder Scholar, CCH) while off-campus, your web browser may display one of the Security Certificate warnings shown below. This problem is caused by a discrepancy between the University's authentication system and the database's security system.
If you encounter one of the errors messages below, please do the following:
"Continue to this website" for Internet Explorer
![IE 7 Security Certificate Warning](http://lgimages.s3.amazonaws.com/data/imagemanager/15201/ie7_security_warning.gif)
"Add an Exception" for Firefox
![Firefox 3.0 Security Certificate Warning](http://lgimages.s3.amazonaws.com/data/imagemanager/15201/firefox3.0_security_warning.gif)
"Proceed" for Chrome
Click on Show Details--then the option to proceed will be available
![](http://lgimages.s3.amazonaws.com/data/imagemanager/15201/chrome_security_cert_warning.png)
"Continue" for Safari
![Safari Security Certificate Warning](http://lgimages.s3.amazonaws.com/data/imagemanager/15201/safari_sec._warning.png)