Research Guides

ODS Tutorial (PowerPoint presentation)
Designed to be an introduction to the Official Document System of the United Nations (ODS), a full-text database currently available only through subscription but expected to be made accessible free of charge by the end of the year. This presentation describes the types of material found in the database, demonstrates effective search methods for retrieving documents, explains the functionality of the "Advanced Search" screen and shares essential search tips.

UN Web Search (PowerPoint presentation)
Designed to give an overview of the UN website and to demonstrate effective search methods in selected databases. The training guide covers the major areas of UN activity, explores the wealth of information available in the Research Guide (http://www.un.org/Depts/dhl/resguide/) and includes search techniques for the following databases: Human Rights, ReliefWeb, UN Treaty Collection and Press Releases.