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Chemical Information Reference Sources in the UCSB Library

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  1. Ackerman, Marc E. and Bogdanos, Claudia T.
    "Trademarks" in Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, (online version, © 2003) (Note: In print, see: Deinard, Lile H., Stathis, Nicholas J., and Rasenberger, Mary E, "Copyrights and Trademarks: Trademarks", Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th ed.,New York: John Wiley & Sons, Volume 7, pp. 532-547 )
    TP 9 .E685 1991, Vol. 7, SEL Ref
    A good, brief introduction to this aspect of intellectual property for scientists.

  2. The ACS style guide : a manual for authors and editors, 3nd ed. / Anne M. Coghill, Loren R. Garson, editors; Washington, DC : American Chemical Society, © 2006.
    QD 8.5 .A25 2006 SEL Ref Area
    This useful volume, and newly updated volume, contains instructions for would-be authors in ACS journals and has been newly updated, including information on citing electronic sources. It also has chapters on copyright, poster sessions, oral presentations, and peer review of papers. I have a personal copy which you can borrow if need be.

  3. Allen, Frank H. and Hoy, Vanessa J.
    "Cambridge Structural Database" in Encyclopedia of Computational Chemistry, New York : John Wiley & Sons, Vol. 1, pp. 155-157, © 1998
    QD 39,3 .E46 E53 1998 Vol. 1 SEL Ref
    Good, relatively recent article on the most important database of organic, organometallic and coordination compound crystal structures.

  4. Antony, Arthur
    Guide to basic information sources in chemistry / by Arthur Antony. -- New York : Wiley, © 1979.
    Series title: Information resources series.
    QD 8.5 .A57 1979 SEL Ref
    A classic in its day, by a former UCSB chemistry librarian and PhD chemist. Out-of-date on electronic sources, but well-written on print sources.

  5. Bachrach, Steven M.
    The Internet: a guide for chemists / by Steven M. Bachrach - Washington, DC : American Chemical Society, © 1996.
    Series title: Computer applications in chemistry books
    QD 8.3 .I57 1996 SEL Ref
    Good chapters by experts in the field on various aspects of the Internet, including listservs and the World Wide Web, and how they may be of use to chemists. Many of the specific examples are already quite dated (the 'Net changes fast!) but the general concepts are still good.

  6. Barcelon-Yang, Cynthia S., et al.
    "Information Retrieval" in Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th ed., New York: John Wiley & Sons, Volume 14, pp. 220-276 (© 1995)
    TP 9 .E685 1991, Vol. 14, SEL Ref
    Good, but dated chapter on electronic resources in chemistry.

  7. Barth, Andreas
    "Online Databases in Chemistry" in Encyclopedia of Computational Chemistry, New York : John Wiley & Sons, Vol. 3, pp. 1968-1981, © 1998.
    QD 39,3 .E46 E53 1998 Vol. 3 SEL Ref
    Good, fairly recent overview article.

  8. Beall, Herbert and Trimbur, John
    A Short Guide to Writing about Chemistry, New York: HarperCollins College Publishers, © 2001
    QD 9.15 .B43 2001 SEL Ref
    An excellent brief introduction to the art of collecting data, writing and reading scientific papers in chemistry. It is aimed at the undergraduate, but can be useful for anyone getting started. If you are interested in more information on writing scientific articles, search PEGASUS for the subject "Technical writing". You will find a number of useful, recent books in addition to the style guides in this handout.

  9. Bigalow, H. James
    "Market and Marketing Research" in Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, (Earlier version by Edward Tarnell is available in print in Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th ed., New York: John Wiley & Sons, Volume 15, pp. 1056-1071 (© 1996)
    TP 9 .E685 1991, Vol. 18, SEL Ref
    This topic is primarily of interest to chemical engineers and industrial chemists, but may be of interest to anyone who may be considering starting up a chemical or biochemical business.

  10. Bottle, R. T.
    Use of chemical literature / editor, R. T. Bottle. 3d ed. London ; Boston : Butterworths, © 1979.
    Series title: Information sources for research and development.
    QD 8.5 .B6 1979 SEL Ref
    Increasingly out-dated, and has a British slant, but has some interesting chapters on library use and "other" information sources.

  11. CAS printed access tools: a workbook. Columbus, Ohio: Chemical Abstracts Service, © 1981.
    QD 9 .C37 1981 SEL Ref
    A very useful practice tool for the printed version of Chemical Abstracts.

  12. Chemoinformatics: A Textbook / Johann Gasteiger and Thomas Engel, eds. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmBH & Co., © 2003
    QD 39.3 .E46 C45 2003
    "Chemoinformatics" is a recent term, defined as "The use of informatics methods to solve chemical problems." This one-volume textbook is an excellent introduction to the field, with brief chapters on a wide range of topics. See also Handbook of Chemoinformatics below.

  13. Dröge, Thomas and Sass, Richard.
    "Chemical Engineering Databases" in Encyclopedia of Computational Chemistry, New York : John Wiley & Sons, Vol. 1, pp. 316-323, © 1998.
    QD 39,3 .E46 E53 1998 Vol. 1 SEL Ref
    Good, relatively recent article on electronic sources for chemical engineering.

  14. Ebel, Hans Friedrich, Bliefert, Claus and Russey, William E.
    The Art of Scientific Writing : from student reports to professional publications in chemistry and related fields, 2nd, comp. rev. ed. Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, © 2004.
    QD9.15 .E23 2004 SEL Ref
    Outstanding, very recent book on scientific writing, including reports, dissertations, journal articles and books. For this class, see especially Chapter 9, "Collecting and Citing the Literature."

  15. Fisanick, William, et al.
    "Chemical Abstracts Service Information System" in Encyclopedia of Computational Chemistry, New York : John Wiley & Sons, Vol. 1, pp. 277-315, © 1998.
    QD 39,3 .E46 E53 1998 Vol. 1 SEL Ref
    Excellent article by key CAS staff members on CAS databases and research activities. There have been many advances in the CAS databases since it was written, but it's still good on basics.

  16. Gresens, John J.
    "Patents and Trade Secrets" in Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th ed.,New York: John Wiley & Sons, Volume 18, pp. 61-101 (© 1996)
    TP 9 .E685 1991, Vol. 18, SEL Ref
    This excellent article focuses on the definition and management of patents and trade secrets from the patent assignee's perspective.

  17. Handbook of Chemoinformatics / Johann Gasteiger, ed. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmBH & Co., © 2003.
    QD 39.3 .E46 H 36 2003 (Vol. 1-4) SEL Ref
    This is a vital reference work. Gasteiger is one of the most important researchers in chemical information, and he has assembled chapters from other leading lights, many of whom have other references on this page. Volume 1 has excellent chapters on the computer representation of chemical structures, reactions and data. Volume 2 has outstanding chapters on various types of chemical databases and on searching chemical structures. Voluem 3 covers comutational methods in chemistry, while Volume 4 focuses on computers in synthesis design and drug design. HIGHLY recommended!

  18. Heller, Stephen, R.
    "Electronic Publishing of Scientific Manuscripts" in Encyclopedia of Computational Chemistry, New York : John Wiley & Sons, Vol. 2, pp. 871-875, © 1998.
    QD 39,3 .E46 E53 1998 Vol. 2 SEL Ref
    Good article by a noted expert on, and advocate of, electronic journals. Already showing its age, as there has been so much progress in the past decade.

  19. Hopkinson, Glen A.
    "Structure Databases" in Encyclopedia of Computational Chemistry, New York : John Wiley & Sons, Vol. 4, pp. 2764-2771, © 1998.
    QD 39,3 .E46 E53 1998 Vol. 4 SEL Ref
    Technical article on the algorithms used for structure searching. A good introduction to the subject if you're really curious about the nuts and bolts of structure databases.

  20. Koenigsberg, I. Fred
    "Copyrights" in Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th ed.,New York: John Wiley & Sons, Volume 7, pp. 521-532 (© 2003 online, 1993 print)
    TP 9 .E685 1991, Vol. 7, SEL Ref
    A good, brief introduction to this aspect of intellectual property for scientists. Note that the online version has been recently updated.

  21. Lang, Christian
    "Patents" in Ullman's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, , Weinheim: VCH, (online version, © 2005)
    TP 9 .U57 1985, Vol. B-1, SEL Ref
    Very recent; focuses on patent procedures and rules in the European patent office and the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty). Minimal information on U.S. patent law.

  22. Lawson, Alexander J. and Jochum, Clemens J.
    "Factual Information Databases" in Encyclopedia of Computational Chemistry, New York : John Wiley & Sons, Vol. 2, pp. 983-1002, © 1998.
    QD 39,3 .E46 E53 1998 Vol. 2 SEL Ref
    Excellent, relatively recent article by two of the creators of the electronic Beilstein database.

  23. Maizell, Robert E.
    How to find chemical information : a guide for practicing chemists, educators, and students / Robert E. Maizell. 3rd ed. New York : J. Wiley, © 1998.
    QD 8.5 .M34 1998 SEL Ref
    One of the more recent books available on the subject, and excellent, though in need of an update.

  24. Maynard, John T.
    Understanding chemical patents / John T. Maynard. 2nd ed. Washington, DC : American Chemical Society, © 1991
    T 211 .M39 1991 SEL Ref
    This is a very good source for background on chemical patents, especially for the would-be inventor. Chapters 1-3 are recommended reading to get a feel for the value of patents as reference material.

  25. Mellon, M. G. (Melvin Guy)
    Chemical publications, their nature and use / M.G. Mellon. 5th ed. New York : McGraw-Hill, © 1982.
    QD 5 .M44 1982 SEL Ref
    Out-of-date on online sources, but good bibliographies, good treatment of primary sources and useful sample problems.

  26. Neudert, Reinhard
    "Spectroscopic Databases" in Encyclopedia of Computational Chemistry, New York : John Wiley & Sons, Vol. 4, pp. 2632-2646, © 1998.
    QD 39,3 .E46 E53 1998 Vol. 4 SEL Ref
    Excellent recent overview article, concentrating on the use of these databases for structure elucidation and prediction.

  27. Paris, C. Gregory
    "Structure Databases" in Encyclopedia of Computational Chemistry, New York : John Wiley & Sons, Vol. 4, pp. 2771-2785, © 1998
    QD 39,3 .E46 E53 1998 Vol. 4 SEL Ref
    Good recent article on how databases of chemical structures are created and searched.

  28. Powell, Warren H.
    "Nomenclature" in Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, © 2005 (Earlier version by Peter A. S. Smith is available in print in Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th ed., New York: John Wiley & Sons, Volume 17, pp. 238-259 (© 1996)
    TP 9 .E685 1991, Vol. 17, SEL Ref
    A useful description of the history and state of the art of various types of chemical nomenclature, including inorganic, organic and polymer nomenclature, with lots of good references.

  29. Ridley, Damon D.
    Information Retrieval: SciFinder® and SciFinder® Scholar / Damon D. Ridley. Chichester ; New York : Wiley © 2002
    See me to borrow.
    An excellent fairly recent how-to manual for searching the SciFinder and SciFinder Scholar system. It doesn't have the latest features, but the basics still hold true.

  30. Ridley, Damon D.
    Online searching: a scientist's perspective: a guide for the chemical and life sciences / Damon D. Ridley. Chichester ; New York : Wiley © 1996
    Z 699.5 .S3 R53 1996 SEL Stack D
    An excellent fairly recent how-to manual for searching the STN International database system (especially Chemical Abstracts Online.) It doesn't have the latest bells and whistles, but the basics still hold true.

  31. Rusch, Peter
    "Nomenclature Searching" in Encyclopedia of Computational Chemistry, New York : John Wiley & Sons, Vol. 3, pp. 1876-1881, © 1998.
    QD 39,3 .E46 E53 1998 Vol. 3 SEL Ref
    An excellent, brief article on the considerations in chemical nomenclature and how to search using it, by a noted expert.

  32. Scientific style and format : the CSE manual for authors, editors, and publishers / Style Manual Committee, Council of Science Editors. Reston, VA : Council of Science Editors in cooperation with the Rockefeller University Press, © 2006.
    T 11 .S386 2006 SEL Ref
    This is the latest edition of the style guide most widely used by biology journals. It has excellent chapters on conventions for handling chemical, biochemical and biological data. Formerly known as the CBE (Council of Biology Editors) manual.

  33. Simmons, Edlyn S.
    "Patents, Literature" in Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, © 2006 (Earlier version by Simmons and Stuart Kaback is available in print in Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th ed., New York: John Wiley & Sons, Volume 18, pp. 102-156 (© 1996)
    TP 9 .E685 1991, Vol. 18, SEL Ref
    This chapter, by one of the leading patent searchers in the entire world, is an excellent description of how, where and why to search the patent literature for legal purposes and technical information, and recently updated. Highly recommended.

  34. Skolnik, Herman.
    The literature matrix of chemistry / Herman Skolnik. New York : Wiley, © 1982.
    QD 8.5 .S58 SEL Ref
    Interesting chapters on journal literature; some good, if dated, bibliographies.

  35. Warkentin, Eberhard, Kuhn, Peter and Olbrich, Gottfried
    "Inorganic Chemistry Databases" in Encyclopedia of Computational Chemistry, New York : John Wiley & Sons, Vol. 2, pp. 1313-1320, © 1998.
    QD 39,3 .E46 E53 1998 Vol. 2 SEL Ref
    Good, brief article by staff of the Gmelin Institute.

  36. Warr, Wendy A. and Suhr, Klaus
    "Information and Documentation" in Ullman's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, 5th ed., Weinheim: VCH, Volume B-1, pp. 12-1 to 12-119 (© 1989 approx)
    TP 8 .U57 1985, Vol. B-1, SEL Ref
    Lengthy, detailed article by two experts in chemical information. Covers primary and secondary literature, printed and online reference works. Highly recommended. Note: This article is no longer available in the online version of Ullman's.

  37. Wiggins, Gary
    Chemical information sources / Gary Wiggins. New York : McGraw-Hill, Inc., © 1991.
    QD 8.5 .W54 SEL Stack D
    An excellent, comprehensive source, though showing its age; organized by the type of search more than by the source. Includes a floppy disk database of chemical information sources.

  38. Williams, Martha E. and Grant, James L.
    "Databases" in Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th ed., New York: John Wiley & Sons, Volume 7, pp. 905-927 (© 1993 approx)
    TP 9 .E685 1991, Vol. 7, SEL Ref
    Interesting overview of scientific databases, with lots of statistics for the early 1990's.

  39. Wolman, Yecheskel
    Chemical information : a practical guide to utilization / Yecheskel Wolman. 2nd ed. Chichester [West Sussex] ; New York : Wiley, © 1988.
    QD 8.5 .W64 1988 SEL Ref
    This second edition is somewhat outdated, but worth taking a look at. Especially good sections on library use and locating physical data. There is a copy of the older edition available for check-out.

  40. Woodburn, Henry Milton
    Using the chemical literature : a practical guide/ Henry M. Woodburn. New York : M. Dekker, © 1974.
    Series title: Books in library and information science ; v. 11.
    QD 8.5 .W66 SEL Ref
    Very dated with regard to computer databases, but some good information on print sources.

  41. Zass, Engelbert
    "Reaction Databases" in Encyclopedia of Computational Chemistry, New York : John Wiley & Sons, Vol. 4, pp. 2402-2420, © 1998.
    QD 39,3 .E46 E53 1998 Vol. 1 SEL Ref
    Excellent, very recent overview article by a world-renowned chemical information specialist.

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