This document is a self-paced training packet developed for a pilot project at the University of Houston-University Park to teach chemistry faculty members and research assistants to do their own online searching. The training begins with general topics such as the kinds of searches that can be done most effectively online, the selection of appropriate databases to search, and the use of documentation. Basic search concepts such as database structure, Boolean operators, and search strategy formulation are also covered. Exercises provide the opportunity for hands-on practice searching CAS (Chemical Abstracts) online. Separate handouts provided include an introduction to the pilot project; a guide to procedures for searching chemistry reports online; summaries of CAS commands and Boolean operators, and an evaluation form. (Author/KM)