What is a Stale Request error message?

Answer

This error message usually happens when :

  • you open multiple library e-resource links in new browser tabs
  • you have more than one open instance of the same e-resource

The error message looks like this

A sign on a computer

Description automatically generated

Solutions

  • Re-try the e-resource  link in a fresh browser
  • Cookies may be required to access the e-resource.  Enable them in your web browser setting [https://www.wikihow.com/Enable-Cookies-in-Your-Internet-Web-Browser]
  • Information saved by your browser may cause problems.  Clear your cache and cookies [https://www.wikihow.com/Clear-Your-Browser%27s-Cache]
  • Web browser problems – try using a different browser. 

Please email llc-eresources@dundee.ac.uk if you are still experiencing problems

  • Last Updated Aug 23, 2023
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  • Answered By Theresa

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