Session 1: A Preview of the New DialogLink 4.0
When: May 27, 2004; 9:30--11:30AM
Dialog reaffirms our commitment to Librarians and Information
Professionals
by introducing a new DialogLink interface. Come preview the features
and
benefits and find out if DialogLink 4.0 is right for you as compared
to
previous versions of DialogLink. DialogLink 4.0 is built on XML
technology,
runs off the Microsoft platform, and is certified by Verisign as
offering a
secure connection to the Dialog mainframe. Key enhancements include:
* eLinks & remote linking to fulltext available
* DialIndex (File 411) graphical interface lets you rank & sort
results easier
* Visual Expand feature offers easier options for scanning &
selecting
from database indexes via a pop-up window
* improved core Dialog features (Alert Management window, Saved
Search
Management, MAP, RANK)
* powerful account management features including profile editing
and
project tracking
* more output options including: XML, HTML, templates for fast
export
to Excel & Word for value added-results
* select command now holds 5,000 characters instead of 240
Session 2: An Overview of the Benefits of Dialog DataStar
When: May 27, 2004; 1:30--3:30PM
An overview of Dialog DataStar Web will include the key product
features and
valuable content, some the same, but many unique from Dialog.
Searchers
needing biomedical information and worldwide company information will
be
especially interested in the unique information. Some of the other
benefits
DataStar Web provides that have been very popular include:
* powerful search capabilities - Easy & Advanced Search in the
same
interface
* linking to fulltext materials via eJournal linking and digital
object identifiers - including your OPAC records, ILL or document
delivery
provider
* current awareness Alerts (with options to include eJournal links
and
PDF Alert results)
* multiple output options including PDF, Tagged (for database
import),
Web Charts and more
* branding for your Agency available on the interface and the PDF
output
* subscription options for FEDLINK clients including site
licenses,
discount FEDLINK contracts, and transactional via your same Dialog
subscription
Here are the logistics of the sessions:
Session: DialogLink 4.0
When: May 27, 2004; 9:30--11:30AM
Session: Dialog DataStar
When: May 27, 2004; 1:30--3:30PM
Where: FLICC/FEDLINK Training Room, Adams Bldg. 2nd Floor Room 216, 2nd
and
Independence Ave., SE, Washington, DC. Metro stop--Capital South,
Blue/Orange line
To Register: Please call (202)707-4800 to register. Please call early
as
space is limited. If there are other individuals within your
organization
that might be interested in this presentation, please forward to them.
Thanks,
Elizabeth Simmons
Manager, Account Management, Government Sales & Account Management
Dialog - A Thomson Company
1560 Wilson Blvd., Suite 500
Arlington, VA 22209
Voice: (703) 908-2391 / (800) 213-1439 ext. 2391
Fax: (703) 524-1680
Email: [log in to unmask]
Web: http://www.dialog.com
Dialog, a Thomson business, changed its e-mail addresses effective
January
17, 2004. My new address is [log in to unmask] Please
update
your records accordingly. Thank you.
James W. Oliver
FEDLINK Vendor Services Coordinator
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540-4935
V-(202)707-4960, F-(202)707-4955
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http://www.loc.gov/flicc
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