The user is, however, still referred to the relevant areas to consult in the official chapters of the Rules for Archival Description. Including examples for clarification following each rule is also helpful. These pages can be printed to refer to when writing descriptions. The section on Searching tells the researcher in clear and concise language how to conduct a search of the database. Another feature of the website is the interactive glossary which makes it easy to check definitions of archival terms.
Further clarification is provided in the form of examples attached to some of the definitions.
When entering the ArchWay search screen I find that a minor annoyance is the screen that you must click on to enter the database. On the search screen, one section of the Help screen shows the researcher how to conduct a search. A link to the section on Searching found on the introduction screen would give the researcher additional information on conducting a search. The indexes to institutions, access points and subjects allow researchers to either browse or go directly to the section they are interested in. Although you can select titles to view from more than one page at a time, when you want to view the details only the descriptions selected on the last page appear.