Self-Paced Resources

Dialog offers a selection of self-paced training resources. These include general tutorials on how to search Dialog using specific interfaces as well as advanced seminar topics on various industries and research settings.

GEP Tutorials — Flash Movies

These pre-recorded modules range from lessons on general Dialog searching to specific topics such as indexing and business applications. You can easily back up and review portions of the sessions or spend additional time on topics of particular interest.

Online Lesson Modules

Online Courses: a variety of free lessons that students can work through on their own. The modules range from introductory to advanced lessons and cover a variety of subjects including business, life sciences, engineering, and intellectual property. See links in right-hand column for courses on these topics.

General Dialog Tutorials

• DialogWeb Command Search Tutorial
• DialogWeb Guided Search Tutorial
• DialogLink Tutorial

Seminar Workbooks

Dialog offers training materials on many different topics. Each training manual contains detailed explanations on the topic, search examples, and exercises. Answers are provided for the exercises.

• Dialog Workbooks: Dialog training workbooks cover basic and advanced search techniques, as well as specific applications for researchers in business, intellectual property, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, engineering and many other subject areas.

How Do I...? Series

• How Do I...? : The Dialog How Do I...? series supplies concise, step-by-step instructions for how to find the most-requested information on Dialog. Easy to reference and easy to follow, each application in the series illustrates every step with just the right amount of explanation. Examples in both DialogClassic and DialogLink 5 are available. The series currently includes solutions for patents, pharmaceutical & health devices and trademarks.