Chemistry: Information Skills for Chemists, Part A Electronic Resources in Cambridge

BeginnersUpdated

This is the first (Part A) of a two part course which introduces postgraduates to the Department of Chemistry Library and its place within the wider Cambridge University Library system. It is useful not only for newcomers to Cambridge but also for Cambridge graduates who may not previously have made full use of all facilities. It provides general information on what is available, where it is and how to get it. Print and electronic resources are included. It is necessary to attend both Parts A and B in order to qualify for transferable skills credit.

• 1st Year Chemistry Postgraduates
• Further details regarding Chemistry's eligibility criteria are available

• Participants must also attend Chemistry: Information Skills for Chemists, Part B Chemistry Library Orientation

Electronic resources in Cambridge (session 1)

After attending both Parts A and B participants will be able to:

• Develop appropriate search strategies for subscribed bibliographical databases e.g. Web of Science, Scopus
• Access full-text online journals, e-books and electronic databases
• Search for books and periodicals using the online library catalogue, LibrarySearch
• Interpret results
• Use catalogue request and account functions
• Set up a borrowing account and use the self-issue system to borrow and return books
• Locate print resources in the Chemistry Library and other libraries within the Cambridge Library system
• Make requests for resources not available in Cambridge
• Keep up to date with the latest research in your field, and subscribe to journal contents alert services e.g. Zetoc
• Evaluate reference managers available and find the best one for you

Part A covers tools for discovery, access and management of information with reference to:

• Subscribed electronic databases for literature and chemical structure searching
• Full text e-journals and electronic books
• The best routes for access within the network and offsite
• Chemistry Library website, Cambridge University Library network and links to other libraries
• Current awareness strategies and tools for keeping up-to-date with the latest research
• Reference management tools

Presentation

One session of one hour

twice yearly