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Chemistry
Library
Databases Electronic
Journals Print
Resources Web Resources
SciFinder Scholar
SciFinder Scholar is the most comprehensive bibliographic database in the
field of chemistry. The database is essentially an online version of Chemical
Abstracts, but provides enhanced search capabilities (e.g., reaction searching)
and coverage now predates the 1907 commencement of Chemical Abstracts. The
database contains over 27 million citations primarily from journals, patents,
and conferences. While the focus of the database is chemistry, it is also a
valuable resource for certain areas of agriculture, biology, engineering,
geology, medicine, and physics. Coverage from mid-1800s to present.
Unlike most databases, client software will need to be downloaded onto your computer in order to access SciFinder Scholar. SciFinder Scholar is available on computers in the Wilson Library and most Computer Learning Centers (CLCs).
Scopus
Scopus provides multidisciplinary indexing of the science and engineering
literature. It is Elsevier's counterpart to ISI's Web of Science, providing the
same core functionality but indexing a wider variety of journals and
proceedings. Coverage generally from 1996 to present though some records date
as far back as the mid-1800s.
Technology Research
Database
Technology Research Database (TRD) is comprised of a number of
materials science and engineering databases (e.g., Ceramics Abstracts, Advanced
Polymers Abstracts, Composites Industry Abstracts, METADEX, etc.). Dates of
coverage vary for each database.
Compendex
Compendex is one of the most comprehensive bibliographic databases in
the field of engineering. The citations are drawn from over 2,600 journals,
conference proceedings, technical reports, books, and other materials.
Compendex is the online equivalent of the print Engineering Index from 1980 to
the present (see below for additional coverage). Coverage from 1980 to
Present.
Engineering Index Backfile (1884-1969)
Online equivalent to the Engineering Index from 1884-1969. Provides
some of the most comprehensive coverage of engineering for that time period.
Includes citations from journals, conference proceedings, technical reports,
and some books. Coverage from 1884 to 1969.
Inspec
One of the most comprehensive databases in the area of physics, electrical
engineering, and computer science. Indexes over 4,000 journals and 2,000
conferences proceedings, as well as some books. Coverage from 1969 to
present.
Inspec Archive(1898-1968)
One of the most comprehensive databases in the area of physics,
electrical engineering, and computer science. Coverage from 1898 to 1968.
Biological Abstracts
This database provides coverage of the biological
sciences. The database includes both the traditional areas of biology, as well
as interdisciplinary fields such as biochemistry, biophysics and
bioengineering. More than 6,500 serials are monitored for inclusion.
Coverage from 1980 to Present.
Dissertation Abstracts
Dissertation Abstracts contains references and abstracts for doctoral
dissertations from accredited American and
Canadian, selected British and European universities, covering all academic
subjects. Masters theses are also included
from accredited North American Universities. Coverage from 1861 (masters from
1988) to present.
PapersFirst
This database covers every published congress, symposium,
conference, exposition, workshop and meeting received by the British Library.
Coverage from 1993 to Present.
The Wilson Library subscribes to some journals electronically, some in print, and some in both formats. To determine if the library subscribes to a particular journal, one must search the A-Z Electronic Journals list and the MERLIN online catalog for print holdings. Search MERLIN by first clicking "Journal Title" and then entering the name of the journal (e.g., Journal of Organic Chemistry). MERLIN will provide information about the journal's availability in print.
Below are links to a few full-text electronic journals to help you get started. To perform a comprehensive literature search, one needs to first search one or more of the databases listed above.
NOTE: Unless the journal is freely available, you will need to be on-campus or set-up VPN in order to access electronic journals. This includes the electronic journals linked from MERLIN.
American Chemical Society Journals
Full-text access to almost all of the ACS journals.
SpringerLink
Full-text access to many Springer chemistry journals from
1997-present.
Chemical
and Engineering News
Trade publication of the ACS. Offers general news on topics related to
chemistry and the chemistry industry. Limited full-text access to materials
published after 1/2007. Print version available in Library: 3rd Floor TP1
.C35
Journal of
Chemical Education
Publication of the ACS Division of Chemical Education. Full-text access to
articles and tips on classroom and laboratory pedagogy.
This is not an exhaustive list. Please search the MERLIN catalog for additional books. Also try Thermodex and the Chemical and Physical Properties websites to identify additional resources (See Web Resources below).
Ready Reference - Try these first.
CRC Handbook of
Chemistry and Physics, 87th Edition
Reference Desk QD65 .H3
2005/2006
Contains an extensive
collection of physical property data, conversion factors, nomenclature, and
mathematical
tables.
Lange's Handbook of
Chemistry
Reference TP151 .H25 15th 1999
Contains physical property
data, conversion factors, and nomenclature.
The Merck Index, 14th
Edition
Reference Desk
RS356.M524 2006
Contains encyclopedia entries
for chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and biologicals. Provides information on
synthesis
and some physical property.
Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology
Reference QD121 .M3 2002
Dictionary of Inorganic
Compounds
Reference QD148 .D53 1992
Dictionary of Organic
Compounds
Reference QD246 .D5 1996
Dictionary of Organometallic
Compounds
Reference QD411 .D53 1995
Encyclopedia of Analytical
Science
Reference QD71.5 .E53 1995
Encyclopedia of Chemical
Physics and Physical Chemistry
Reference QD451 .E53 2001
Encyclopedia of Reagents for
Organic Synthesis
Reference QD77 .E53 1995
Hawley's Condensed Chemical
Dictionary
Reference QD5 .C5 1997
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of
Chemical Technology
Reference TP9 .K54 2004
Ullmann's Encyclopedia of
Industrial Chemistry
Reference TP9 .U57 2003
Handbooks
The ACS Style Guide:
Effective communication of scientific information
Reference QD8.5 .A25
2006
Aldrich Handbook of Fine
Chemicals (a.k.a. Aldrich Catalog)
Reference Desk TP202 .A38
2005/2006
Beilstein's Handbuch
der Organischen Chemie
Third Floor QD251
.B4
The Chemist's Companion:
A Handbook of Practical Data, Techniques, and References
Reference QD65 .G64
CRC
Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 88th Edition
Reference Desk QD65
.H3 2007/2008
CRC Handbook of
Laboratory Safety
Reference QD51 .H27 1990
Gmelins Handbuch der
Anorganischen Chemie.
Third Floor
QD151.G52
Handbook of Data on Organic Compounds.
Reference QD257.7
.H36 1994
Handbook of the
Physicochemical Properties of the Elements
Reference QD466 .A3413
International Critical
Tables of Numerical Data, Physics, Chemistry and Technology
Reference Q199 .N32
Laboratory Companion: A
practical guide to materials, equipment, and technique
Reference QD53 .C69 2006
Purification of
Laboratory Chemicals
Reference TP156 .P83 P47
1997
Reagent Chemicals:
Specifications and procedures
Reference QD77 .A54
2006
Standard Methods for the
Examination of Water and Wastewater
Reference QD142 .A5
Spectra Collections
The
Aldrich Library of 13C and 1H FT-IR Spectra
Reference QC462.85 .A44
1993
The Aldrich Library of FT-IR Spectra
Reference QC457 .P87
1997
The Aldrich Library of Infrared Spectra
Reference QD96 .I5 P67
1981
The Aldrich Library of NMR
Spectra
Reference
QD96 .N8 P68 1983
Handbook of Infrared and Raman Spectra of Inorganic
Compounds and Organic Salts
Reference QC457 .N927
1997
Handbook of Monochromatic
XPS Spectra
Reference QC482 .S6 C75
2000
Infrared Prism(Sadtler)
Third Floor QC457 .S3
1967
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Spectra (Sadtler)
Third Floor QC762 .S3
1967
Sadtler Ultra Violet
Standard Spectra
Third Floor QC459 .S3
1966
Sigma-Aldrich Handbook of Stains, Dyes, and
Indicators(UV-visible-IR)
Reference QD77 .G73
1990
Standard Grating Spectra(IR; Sadtler)
Third Floor QC453 .S3
Periodic Tables
Chemical Properties and
Spectra
Chemical and Physical
Properties
This
website, maintained by LSU, allows one to select a chemical/physical property
and then provides a print
resource
where that information can be found. After you locate a print resource on the
LSU Website, check
MERLIN
to see if we own it.
CODATA: Internationally Recommended Values of the Fundamental Physical Constants
NIST Data Gateway
Spectral
Database for Organic Compounds (SDBS)
A
spectral database, maintained by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial
Science and Technology (Japan),
for
organic compounds. Includes spectra for FT-IR, MS, NMR, C13 NMR, Raman, and
ESR.
ThermoDex
This
website, maintained by University of Texas-Austin, allows one to select a
chemical/physical property and
then
provides a print resource and/or Web-based resources where that information can
be found. After you
locate
a print resource in ThermoDex, check MERLIN to see if we own it.
Miscellaneous
Missouri S&T Department of Chemistry
ACS Directory of Gradate Research
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Abbreviations for Core Chemical
Abstracts Journals
Beilstein Dictionary (German Dictionary)
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