The ITG Library databases can be searched with either a browser based user interface (WebSPIRS) or a Windows client (WinSPIRS). Most non-ITM databases have their own proprietary software. Use their specific tutorials and help files to get acquainted with them.

General advice	Some general observations concerning information retrieval in bibliographic databases.
WebSPIRS	How to use WebSPIRS software: To use WebSPIRS you need no additional software - your web browser is all it takes. How to START WebSPIRS.
WinSPIRS	How to use WinSPIRS software: To use WinSPIRS you need to have the appropriate software installed on your computer. How to START WinSPIRS.
Reference Manager	About the Reference Manager databases at ITG. Access to the ITG databases with Reference Manager.
PubMed	PubMed Help. PubMed Tutorials. Access to PubMed.
OvidSP	OvidSP Help. Access to OvidSP.
ISI WoK	ISI Web of Knowledge Help: use the top right button. Access to ISI Web of Knowledge.