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Why am I getting the error "Your search used an index not supported by a selected database."

Symptom

  • When I use FirstSearch's multiple-database search function and perform a search, an error message is displayed on the interface.
  • Your search used an index not supported by the selected database.

Applies to

  • FirstSearch 

Resolution

The WorldCat database should not be searched in conjunction with other databases; it is designed to be searched independently.
 

Additional information

Select databases in FirstSearch 

Page ID

63868