This operating manual was constructed for the first version of the experimental database system SOUCIT, a qualified citation index for educational technology designed by the Computer Services Unit of Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology (RGIT) in association with the Scottish Education Department. The database comprises 45 references generated from four key articles on evaluation. In addition to the characteristics of a citation index which links references with other more recent works, the Qualified Citation Indexing Project also describes the relationship between the citation and its content by using "qualifying" terms or "relational qualifiers." Form, type, and language of publication are indicated as well. Search strategies allow author entry by listing (1) ALL publications by an author, (2) CITING papers which identify publications and their references, or (3) a CITATION SEARCH, which identifies publications by an author cited by other authors; access by subject keyword is not currently available. Search procedures are included for the three author entries. Appendices include the authors' names that are in the database and sample searches for the three strategies. The 2-year project is being carried out by Aberdeen University Teaching Centre and the RGIT School of Librarianship. (RBF)