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  • Oct 14, 2026, 10:00 PM

    I like being able to access the online #OED with a library card. What I DON'T like is their login process:

    • Start typing your library's name, while their popup list does its best to stop you after each keystroke.
    • Select your library from the list, even if it's now the only item left and fully typed.
    • Enter a 14-character library card number.

    Being forced to select from the list means you can't enter login details automatically. You have to do this rigmarole each time they log you out.

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  • Oct 14, 2026, 10:06 PM

    I have the library name and card number saved for pasting in, but still the process is laborious and annoying. Before they "improved" the website two or three years ago, it was at least possible to autofill the form, and you could stay logged in for a sensible length of time.

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