Training
NPIRS conducts webinar training sessions at their Spring meeting and Fall conference and throughout the year. Watch for email announcments of these offerings.
On-site training may be requested by an organization. There is no cost for the training, however travel expenses are covered by the organization.
To learn about the webinars and register, go to the NPIRS, NSPIRS or ALSTAR subscription websites. The following training is only available to members.
- NPIRS/NSPIRS New Member's Webinar Session
- NPIRS Webinar Series
- ALSTAR Company and State Webinar Training
The following materials are under 'Resources' in NPIRS, NSPIRS and ALSTAR subscription websites:
- NPIRS Ready Reference - facts about using keywords for searching, understanding the dictionaries, database search/output/interaction options
- NPIRS Training Manual - latest training manual with step by step illustration for conducting searches
- ALSTAR Ready Reference - a how to manual with frequently asked questions
