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Learn to Use DIAL

What is DIAL?

The Digital Asset Library (DIAL) contains the University Libraries' unique, locally digitized collections. DIAL represents a subset of the resources available in the University of Colorado Digital Library.

Information for Students, Faculty, and Researchers

Accessing Collections
This guide describes the differences between the browser and JVA client and how to get to the collections using both methods.
Basic Searching
How to search the digital collections, covering four different search methods
Using the Workspace Tools
How to use Workspace Tools to view metadata record, zoom, pan, annotate, and more!
Creating Presentations
How to create and save groups of images as presentations
Exporting Groups of Images
How to export a group of images to Microsoft PowerPoint or to a webpage as an HTML file
Glossary
Terms and definitions relevant to DIAL

Information for Librarians

Luna Insight FAQ
What is Luna Insight? How can I use it in instruction? Find out here!
DIAL Introduction Module
A guide for introducing DIAL and Luna Insight to students and researchers
DIAL Searching Module
A guide for teaching all of the searching features for students and researchers
DIAL Presentation Plan
An outline for teaching students and researchers how to create presentations with Insight