II. Getting Started

WilsonWeb

The H.W. Wilson Information Retrieval System for the World Wide Web provides several search tools for accessing information stored in databases. You can search for records pertaining to a topic of interest, then show, print, and download those records. This Quick Reference Guide provides information about using WilsonWeb. H.W. Wilson also provides a unique Guide for each loaded database, containing information specific to that database.

System Requirements

• A forms-capable browser

• Access to the world-wide web

• Netscape 3.0 or higher

• Microsoft Internet Explorer

Selecting Databases

At any time during your search session, you can select one or more databases from those that are available. You can also narrow the list of databases by subject matter. WilsonWeb will retain your search history so that you can repeat searches on the new databases.

To Search the Selected Databases:

To Search the Selected Databases:

1. If necessary, scroll through the list of available databases, and check the one(s) you want to search.

2. Click Search or SearchPlus on the button bar. WilsonWeb displays the appropriate Search page.

3. Click on icon for database information and for Journal Lists.

Note: If you would like to know which database(s) will provide the highest number of returns for your search, click Check Relevant Database.

SearchPlus

The SearchPlus page allows you to easily perform complex searches and to qualify search requests by entering numerous terms and selecting from available categories. In addition, you can combine search terms, select full-text articles only, choose an article type, and qualify your term by date.

SearchPlus Page
 

Biography SearchPlus Page
 

To construct a search:

1. Type a word or phrase in the text entry area.

2. If desired, modify your search by selecting from the available on-screen options.

3. The available limit fields depend on the database(s) you are searching.

4. You can also combine search terms by clicking AND, OR, NOT.

Click SearchNOW.

Note: If you simultaneously select a biographical database, such as Current Biography and a non-biographical database, such as Readers’ Guide, the program will default to the SearchPlus screen, not the Biography SearchPlus screen.