DIIMS End User Guide - Department of Public Works and Services
DIIMS End User Guide - Department of Public Works and Services
DIIMS End User Guide - Department of Public Works and Services
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4Module 4 Searching for InformationOBJECTIVESLocating <strong>and</strong> retrieving information quickly is essential. <strong>DIIMS</strong> providesseveral tools that enable users to search the Repository quickly for theirinformation.An advantage to saving information to the <strong>DIIMS</strong> Repository is the capability<strong>of</strong> using a search mechanism to query the Repository. This ability savesvaluable time <strong>and</strong> facilitates the processing <strong>of</strong> work.In this module, you will learn to:• Use several search tools to locate <strong>and</strong> retrieve information• Perform a Quick Search• Apply wildcard characters to define searches• Refine searches using slices, highlighting, themes <strong>and</strong> display optionsPage 49 <strong>of</strong> 106