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American Chemical Society Journals
Journals and magazines in chemistry and related fields.
ChemSpider
Data on chemical structures and properties from open access databases. (Internet links)
NIST Chemistry WebBook
A sourcebook of chemical properties, structures, and spectral data.
SciFinder


A database of chemistry journals, plus chemical properties, structures, spectra, and reactions. (Some full-text).
SpringerLink
Journals and e-books in the sciences, computing, engineering, mathematics, business, behavioral sciences, and the social sciences. UHD subscriptions include access to most English-language materials from 2005 to present with deeper historical backfiles for selected titles.
Academic Search Complete
A multi-disciplinary database of journals, magazines, book chapters, and government reports. (Some full-text).
Web of Science


An index of high impact research journals in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. (Citations only).
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Basic information from specialized encyclopedias, dictionaries, and handbooks.

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Research at the university level can be intimidating. If you have questions about how to find information, our librarians are always ready to help, but sometimes it is good to have a written explanation that lets you see the big picture and learn at your own pace. These guides introduce concepts that may help you understand research assignments and learn to find good sources.