Need a refresher in using SciFinder?

Victoria University Library is holding a training session for chemistry database SciFinder at Footscray Park Library on Wednesday 28 May.

A representative for SciFinder, the database from the Chemical Abstracts Service of the American Chemical Society, will conduct the training session. SciFinder provides access to a collection of chemistry and related science information and includes a search for substances, reactions, and patent and journal references.

If you would like to attend, please contact Gail James on 9919 2665.

When: Wednesday 28 May at 4pm

Where: Footscray Park Library, room P307 (training room on 3^rd level)

Session details:

Reference search

•                 Research topics example

Substance search

•                 Chemical name example 

•                 Exact structure and substructure example

Reaction search

•                 Drawing reaction tool

•                 Reaction example

Brief overview of new SciFinder Features/Enhancements