There are several AC203 classes that
are going to be using Research Insight on the Web.  This is the interface to the
Compustat data that we have purchased for the last couple of years.  This
software is loaded on the Libraries’ public workstations and in the Holcomb Labs
(HB106 and HB110).   To access the software, there is an icon on the desktop.
 It does take some time to open because of the customization that IR had to do,
but it does eventually open.   When it does open, Microsoft Excel will open with
a menu called, “RIWeb.”  The students have instructions on how to create their
reports using this software.  I will put a copy of these instructions and other
handouts that I gave in class at the Irwin Library Reference Desk.

There are some reliability issues
concerning the library workstations, but the Holcomb Labs (106 and 110) work
perfectly.   I am currently working with IR on these issues concerning the
library workstations.  I have told the students to use the HB Labs, but they
might see the icon on our workstations.  If they are having any trouble, please
direct them to the HB Labs.  Please feel free to give my contact information if
they have any questions, concerns, etc. 

If you have any questions or want
additional training, please let me know. 

Thank you.

Jonathan Helmke

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