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Justis In-depth Guides

The following guides are designed to help you learn more about particular aspects of the Justis service on the Web and Justis 5 (CD-ROM).

They cover search techniques, printing, alerting and other Justis features.

Justis (Internet)

How to use the on-screen Help
Shows you how to use this extensive reference to the features, facilities and databases on Justis.
Searching for a reference
Shows you how to find documents when you know the citation.
Using search operators
Shows you how to make effective use of the operators that control searches with Justis.
Alerting service – getting started
Shows you how to get started with the alerting service for the Justis databases.
Setting up a personal ID and Password
How and why should I set up a personal User ID and Password for the Justis service?
Personal User Registration
Guide to setting up personal User IDs and Passwords for Justis.

Installation Guide for a Stand-Alone Copy of Justis 5.3
Shows you how to install a non-networked copy of Justis 5.3.
Justis 5 Manual ( PDF)
How to use the on-screen Help
Shows you how to use this extensive reference to the features and facilities of the Justis 5 software and the databases.
Selecting databases
Shows you how to select and un-select databases with Justis 5.
Using Search Operators
Shows you how to make effective use of the operators that control searches with Justis 5.
Finding the right terms for a search
Shows you how to use the Justis 5 word index to find the right terms for your search.
Exporting Documents
Exporting allows you to save all or part of a document from a Justis 5 database as a file, optionally retaining the formatting, that can be used in your own word processor.
Marking Documents
Marking allows you to collect relevant documents as you go, and then call up a list when you have finished. You may then view any of the marked documents again, or print them all out as a list.
Understanding CELEX Document Numbers
Explains how CELEX document numbers work and shows you how to use them with Justis 5.