If you are new to STN, use following documents and training materials to learn STN searching.
Getting started
- Getting Started on STN (PDF) - an overview of the STN search interfaces, databases, and basic commands and features
- Basic Commands on STN Quick Reference Card (PDF) - a list of commands and when to use them
- STN Basics Training Modules - self-paced modules, including online practice problems and solutions, for learning the basics of reference searching
- STN Basics workshop manual (PDF) - an overview of keyword searching, search strategies, and setting up current-awareness alerts
- Using CAS Databases on STN (PDF) - self-instructional booklet and practice problems for learning to search CAplus and REGISTRY
Searching with STN Express
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Getting Started with STN Express (
PDF) - help with installing STN Express and creating Logon Setups for connecting to STN
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STN Express User Guide (
PDF) - comprehensive information on using STN Express for conducting searches and processing results
- STN Basics with Discover! workshop manual (PDF) - an overview of using Discover! wizards in STN Express to find authors, organizations, subjects, and substance information
Choosing databases
Getting help while you're searching
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Help menu - When you are using STN Express, click the Help menu for STN Express Help files
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HELP command - When you are performing command-line searches, type HELP at an arrow prompt (=>)
Moving beyond the basics
For documentation and resources on specific topics or databases, see STN User Documentation.
Updated 5/4/2007 1:37:24 PM