The Next Step
1. Practice.
Practice so that using Dialog commands and features becomes automatic.
- If you would like more practice seaching, download the ONTAP practice exercises.
You can access the ONTAP databases at any time for free practice searching. Please remember that we change the ONTAP user number and passwords periodically, at the beginning of each month. You can always find the current ONTAP passwords at http://support.dialog.com/ontap or call 1-800-3-Dialog. - Review the basics of DialogWeb using the DialogWeb Command Search Tutorial.
- The online courses use the Command Search interface and Dialog commands. If you are also interested in trying the Guided Search, review the DialogWeb Guided Search Tutorial
- Check the Training Center for more tips and tricks.
2. Get Additional training.
- Sign up for a Web-based training seminar. Check
the Training
Web site for times.
You can also download copies of training Workbooks
in PDF
format.
- Look at the Pharmaceuticals & Health Devices How Do I...? series
3. Get help.
- Contact the Dialog Knowledge Center help line:
1-800-334-2564 (North America), 00 800 33 34 2564
(outside North America). All others call your local
office.
- Visit the Dialog Global Support Center for search aids, training materials, and information about what's new on Dialog.
- Look over the information included in Essential Tools for Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, Life Sciences & Chemistry for details on Dialog, other training options, system documentation, special features, and managing your Dialog account.
Go to the next page to complete the Evaluation Form.
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