This document provides instructions for students on how to search the scientific literature to find information about pollutants for a chemistry assignment. It describes how to use the library catalog to find books and documents, search journal databases, and locate toxicity data, definitions, and other details using specialized chemistry databases and websites. Students are guided through each step with screenshots to locate specific data on their assigned pollutant or Superfund site.
This document provides instructions for students on how to search various databases and resources to find information for an assignment on an assigned pollutant or Superfund site. It describes how to use the library catalog to find books, the Web of Science database to search journal articles, ChemIDplus for chemical properties and toxicity data, and the TCEQ website to locate details on a specific Superfund site in Texas. The document provides screenshots and step-by-step guidance for navigating the different resources.
This document provides guidance on how to search various library resources to find information related to chemistry topics. It outlines steps for searching the online catalog LibCat to find books and documents, the journal database Web of Science, chemical databases like ChemIDplus, and governmental websites. Governmental sources are used to define toxicity terms and find Superfund site details in Texas. Handbook databases can provide chemical property data. The document emphasizes using relevant search terms and limiting to refine results.
This document provides instructions for students completing a chemistry assignment involving research on an assigned pollutant. The assignment involves finding information about the pollutant from various sources, including technical books, government documents, journal articles, chemical handbooks, and databases. Students are instructed to search library databases and catalogs to find and cite relevant sources. They must also answer questions requiring them to locate specific data, such as physical properties and toxicity information of the pollutant from sources like the EPA.
The document provides instructions for using the SciFindern search tool. It begins with an introduction to CAS and SciFindern, and how to create a SciFindern ID. It then outlines how to perform various types of searches in SciFindern, including searching references by keywords or structures, searching substances by keywords or structures, searching reactions by keywords or structures, and performing patent searches using Markush structures. Details are provided on drawing and importing structures, selecting search types, and filtering search results.
This document provides an overview and instructions for using SciFinder Scholar (SFS) including:
- The content and databases included in SFS such as Chemical Abstracts, Medline, and reaction and substance databases.
- The types of searches that can be performed in SFS including topic, author, patent, and substance searches.
- Instructions for performing searches and filtering results.
- Information on access and export options for references from SFS.
Library Handout CHEM 111 - Part 1 to Part 6hubbardd
This document provides instructions for an assignment in Chemistry 111 that involves researching and summarizing information about an assigned pollutant from various library sources. Students are directed to use library databases like LibCat, Web of Science, and government sources like EPA and NLM to find details like the chemical name and toxicity of the pollutant. They also learn how to cite sources in a bibliography and attach relevant printouts to their assignment. Key databases and government websites are demonstrated through screenshots to help students complete the multi-part research assignment.
This document provides an introduction to using the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) SciFinder Scholar database. It outlines how to search for chemicals, articles, and information. Key points include searching by chemical name, molecular formula, or structure. It also explains how to find recent articles, properties, and disposal information about chemicals. The document recommends using CAS for comprehensive chemical information and outlines procedures for setting up an account and accessing resources.
Taylor & Francis Journals Database provides full-text access to journals and e-books in various subject areas including education, social sciences, and humanities. Users can access the database from on or off campus through the UWS Library website and must login with their UWS credentials. The database can be searched using keywords or phrases, and results can be refined using limiters such as subject, date range, and access restrictions. Help resources are available through the on-site help link.
This document provides instructions for students on how to search various databases and resources to find information for an assignment on an assigned pollutant or Superfund site. It describes how to use the library catalog to find books, the Web of Science database to search journal articles, ChemIDplus for chemical properties and toxicity data, and the TCEQ website to locate details on a specific Superfund site in Texas. The document provides screenshots and step-by-step guidance for navigating the different resources.
This document provides guidance on how to search various library resources to find information related to chemistry topics. It outlines steps for searching the online catalog LibCat to find books and documents, the journal database Web of Science, chemical databases like ChemIDplus, and governmental websites. Governmental sources are used to define toxicity terms and find Superfund site details in Texas. Handbook databases can provide chemical property data. The document emphasizes using relevant search terms and limiting to refine results.
This document provides instructions for students completing a chemistry assignment involving research on an assigned pollutant. The assignment involves finding information about the pollutant from various sources, including technical books, government documents, journal articles, chemical handbooks, and databases. Students are instructed to search library databases and catalogs to find and cite relevant sources. They must also answer questions requiring them to locate specific data, such as physical properties and toxicity information of the pollutant from sources like the EPA.
The document provides instructions for using the SciFindern search tool. It begins with an introduction to CAS and SciFindern, and how to create a SciFindern ID. It then outlines how to perform various types of searches in SciFindern, including searching references by keywords or structures, searching substances by keywords or structures, searching reactions by keywords or structures, and performing patent searches using Markush structures. Details are provided on drawing and importing structures, selecting search types, and filtering search results.
This document provides an overview and instructions for using SciFinder Scholar (SFS) including:
- The content and databases included in SFS such as Chemical Abstracts, Medline, and reaction and substance databases.
- The types of searches that can be performed in SFS including topic, author, patent, and substance searches.
- Instructions for performing searches and filtering results.
- Information on access and export options for references from SFS.
Library Handout CHEM 111 - Part 1 to Part 6hubbardd
This document provides instructions for an assignment in Chemistry 111 that involves researching and summarizing information about an assigned pollutant from various library sources. Students are directed to use library databases like LibCat, Web of Science, and government sources like EPA and NLM to find details like the chemical name and toxicity of the pollutant. They also learn how to cite sources in a bibliography and attach relevant printouts to their assignment. Key databases and government websites are demonstrated through screenshots to help students complete the multi-part research assignment.
This document provides an introduction to using the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) SciFinder Scholar database. It outlines how to search for chemicals, articles, and information. Key points include searching by chemical name, molecular formula, or structure. It also explains how to find recent articles, properties, and disposal information about chemicals. The document recommends using CAS for comprehensive chemical information and outlines procedures for setting up an account and accessing resources.
Taylor & Francis Journals Database provides full-text access to journals and e-books in various subject areas including education, social sciences, and humanities. Users can access the database from on or off campus through the UWS Library website and must login with their UWS credentials. The database can be searched using keywords or phrases, and results can be refined using limiters such as subject, date range, and access restrictions. Help resources are available through the on-site help link.
This document provides an introduction to finding chemical literature and information resources available through the CSULB library. It outlines key chemistry databases, handbooks, and online sources for finding properties, structures, and synthesis methods of compounds as well as locating recent journal articles. Students are assigned search tasks to practice using these resources to find CAS registry numbers, author papers, and articles about specific compounds and reactions.
This document provides instructions for finding newspaper articles using the ANZ Newsstand database available through the La Trobe University Library. It explains how to access the database, search for a specific article by title, search for articles on a topic using keyword phrases and boolean operators, and find additional help resources for searching and referencing newspaper articles. The goal is to teach students how to effectively use ANZ Newsstand to locate relevant newspaper articles for research.
This document provides instructions for finding newspaper articles using the database Factiva. It explains how to access Factiva through the library website, search for a specific article by title, search for articles on a topic by entering search terms, and find additional help resources. The steps outlined include selecting a particular newspaper source in Factiva, setting date ranges, and searching by headline or full text. Users are also directed to online videos, guides and referencing tools for more information.
This document provides instructions for a chemistry assignment involving research on an assigned pollutant using library databases and resources. It includes directions to find and summarize information on the pollutant from technical books, journal articles, government sources like the EPA, and chemical handbooks. Students are asked to search library databases and sources to find details like chemical names, toxicity values, typical exposure sources, and physical properties of the pollutant.
This document provides a guide to using the Lawbook Online journals database. It outlines 16 sections on how to browse and search journal contents, including by citation, title, author, case name, legislation and full text. Search functions allow use of Boolean and proximity operators. Results can be refined and articles can be printed, emailed or saved in PDF or HTML format.
Non-targeted screening, targeted screening and suspect screening, as well as “Known Unknowns” and “Unknown Unknowns” are now common terms in the field of water analysis. While data processing can be highly automated, the identification of chemicals from extracted masses, formulae or fragmentation utilizes reference spectral libraries or identification and ranking of tentative candidate lists from large structure libraries. The US-EPA CompTox Chemicals Dashboard (https://comptox.epa.gov/dashboard) provides access to data for ~875,000 substances, searchable by mass and formula and then ranked using associated meta-data. Cheminformatics approaches are also utilized to provide mapped relationships between individual substances and their “MS-Ready” (desalted, non-stereospecific) forms. This presentation will review how the freely available Dashboard application can be utilized to support structure identification using mass spectrometry and our efforts to enhance the application using computational spectral fragmentation and access to predicted data such as relative retention time index values and computed collision cross section values to support ion mobility spectrometry. This abstract does not necessarily represent the views or policies of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
This document provides instructions for finding company reports using the Passport and Marketline databases. It explains that company reports contain various types of company information, such as profiles, annual reports, financials, and personnel. It then outlines the step-by-step process for searching each database, including typing the company name and filtering results. Additional resources for company information, database skills, search tips, and referencing are also listed.
Infotrac provides access to the General Reference Center Gold database from Gale, which contains over 57 million articles from magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias and reference books. Users can search by basic, advanced, subject or publication browse. Search results can be filtered and include direct links to full text, images, audio and social sharing options. Infotrac allows searching across multiple Gale databases simultaneously and is a valuable resource for Michigan libraries.
This document discusses sources for finding property data about chemical compounds. It provides examples of searching Sigma Aldrich and Knovel for properties like boiling point and melting point. Both resources allow searching by compound name or properties. Sigma Aldrich contains data for commercially available chemicals while Knovel contains compiled literature data for a wide range of substances. The document also lists other sources for property data online.
The document provides guidance on how to effectively search the Education Research Complete (ERC) database. It outlines key features and search functions, including using subject terms and the thesaurus to identify relevant search keywords, limiting searches by date, source type, or subject, and locating full text articles within ERC or through the library catalog. Tips are provided on building effective search strategies, reviewing results, and storing or exporting records. Users can simultaneously search ERC along with other related EBSCO databases.
Locating scientific government information on the webShannon Lynch
This is a 2017 Powerpoint presentation given at the Department of Interior Library. The sources and information were correct at the time of presentation but have not been updated and should be double checked for current accuracy. Please feel free to contact the Department of Interior Library with any questions.
Repositories as sources of supply - handoutGaz Johnson
This handout accompanies the workshop slides "Beyond the Paywall: Repositories as sources of Supply" also available on SlideShare. It was part of a workshop run for interlending and document supply staff at the Interlend 2011 conference in Durham, UK June 28th.
The document provides guidance on conducting online research for presentations. It discusses using search engines and understanding domain name extensions like .edu and .gov to determine the credibility of websites. It advises against citing Wikipedia and suggests checking the references at the bottom of Wikipedia pages instead. The document also discusses using research search engines and directories to find credible sources. Finally, it provides instructions for searching the library's online databases to find peer-reviewed sources.
This document provides instructions for using the Web of Knowledge database. It outlines how to [1] set up an account, [2] search and refine searches, [3] save searches and set up citation alerts, [4] export references to EndNote, [5] measure the impact of authors, and [6] find additional help resources. The goal is to help researchers effectively use Web of Knowledge to find relevant literature and stay up to date on new publications.
The document provides guidance on planning project research by outlining 7 steps: 1) describing the topic, 2) identifying keywords, 3) identifying sources like databases and catalogs, 4) considering additional sources, 5) searching databases, 6) useful search hints, and 7) a project methodology checklist. It emphasizes building an effective search strategy, exploring a variety of source types, and refining searches to locate relevant high-quality sources. The library databases, catalog, and subject librarian are identified as key resources for supporting project research.
The document provides instructions for searching databases and using sources found in searches. It recommends clicking the plus symbol next to "General" to access various subject areas, and searching within a specific subject area like "Health and Medicine" for a health-related topic. It suggests clicking the lowercase "i" next to a database name for more information, and using limiters like filtering for peer-reviewed sources. The document also explains how to view source details, formats like PDF and HTML, and features in the toolbar like emailing and saving articles.
This document provides instructions for a chemistry exercise involving researching a pollutant using various library resources. It includes 6 parts where students are directed to search databases, books, and government sources to find physicochemical properties, toxicity information, and effects related to the pollutant and their major. The goal is to learn how to effectively search literature and find relevant information on an environmental pollutant from scientific and professional perspectives.
This document provides instructions for a chemistry exercise involving research on an assigned pollutant. Students are directed to use library databases and resources to find information on their pollutant, including technical books and documents, journal articles, toxicity data from government sources, and how the pollutant relates to their major field of study. The exercise involves citing sources in proper format and answering questions to demonstrate their findings. Students are to complete various parts of the assignment involving different library modules and resources on their pollutant.
This document provides an introduction to finding chemical literature and information resources available through the CSULB library. It outlines key chemistry databases, handbooks, and online sources for finding properties, structures, and synthesis methods of compounds as well as locating recent journal articles. Students are assigned search tasks to practice using these resources to find CAS registry numbers, author papers, and articles about specific compounds and reactions.
This document provides instructions for finding newspaper articles using the ANZ Newsstand database available through the La Trobe University Library. It explains how to access the database, search for a specific article by title, search for articles on a topic using keyword phrases and boolean operators, and find additional help resources for searching and referencing newspaper articles. The goal is to teach students how to effectively use ANZ Newsstand to locate relevant newspaper articles for research.
This document provides instructions for finding newspaper articles using the database Factiva. It explains how to access Factiva through the library website, search for a specific article by title, search for articles on a topic by entering search terms, and find additional help resources. The steps outlined include selecting a particular newspaper source in Factiva, setting date ranges, and searching by headline or full text. Users are also directed to online videos, guides and referencing tools for more information.
This document provides instructions for a chemistry assignment involving research on an assigned pollutant using library databases and resources. It includes directions to find and summarize information on the pollutant from technical books, journal articles, government sources like the EPA, and chemical handbooks. Students are asked to search library databases and sources to find details like chemical names, toxicity values, typical exposure sources, and physical properties of the pollutant.
This document provides a guide to using the Lawbook Online journals database. It outlines 16 sections on how to browse and search journal contents, including by citation, title, author, case name, legislation and full text. Search functions allow use of Boolean and proximity operators. Results can be refined and articles can be printed, emailed or saved in PDF or HTML format.
Non-targeted screening, targeted screening and suspect screening, as well as “Known Unknowns” and “Unknown Unknowns” are now common terms in the field of water analysis. While data processing can be highly automated, the identification of chemicals from extracted masses, formulae or fragmentation utilizes reference spectral libraries or identification and ranking of tentative candidate lists from large structure libraries. The US-EPA CompTox Chemicals Dashboard (https://comptox.epa.gov/dashboard) provides access to data for ~875,000 substances, searchable by mass and formula and then ranked using associated meta-data. Cheminformatics approaches are also utilized to provide mapped relationships between individual substances and their “MS-Ready” (desalted, non-stereospecific) forms. This presentation will review how the freely available Dashboard application can be utilized to support structure identification using mass spectrometry and our efforts to enhance the application using computational spectral fragmentation and access to predicted data such as relative retention time index values and computed collision cross section values to support ion mobility spectrometry. This abstract does not necessarily represent the views or policies of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
This document provides instructions for finding company reports using the Passport and Marketline databases. It explains that company reports contain various types of company information, such as profiles, annual reports, financials, and personnel. It then outlines the step-by-step process for searching each database, including typing the company name and filtering results. Additional resources for company information, database skills, search tips, and referencing are also listed.
Infotrac provides access to the General Reference Center Gold database from Gale, which contains over 57 million articles from magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias and reference books. Users can search by basic, advanced, subject or publication browse. Search results can be filtered and include direct links to full text, images, audio and social sharing options. Infotrac allows searching across multiple Gale databases simultaneously and is a valuable resource for Michigan libraries.
This document discusses sources for finding property data about chemical compounds. It provides examples of searching Sigma Aldrich and Knovel for properties like boiling point and melting point. Both resources allow searching by compound name or properties. Sigma Aldrich contains data for commercially available chemicals while Knovel contains compiled literature data for a wide range of substances. The document also lists other sources for property data online.
The document provides guidance on how to effectively search the Education Research Complete (ERC) database. It outlines key features and search functions, including using subject terms and the thesaurus to identify relevant search keywords, limiting searches by date, source type, or subject, and locating full text articles within ERC or through the library catalog. Tips are provided on building effective search strategies, reviewing results, and storing or exporting records. Users can simultaneously search ERC along with other related EBSCO databases.
Locating scientific government information on the webShannon Lynch
This is a 2017 Powerpoint presentation given at the Department of Interior Library. The sources and information were correct at the time of presentation but have not been updated and should be double checked for current accuracy. Please feel free to contact the Department of Interior Library with any questions.
Repositories as sources of supply - handoutGaz Johnson
This handout accompanies the workshop slides "Beyond the Paywall: Repositories as sources of Supply" also available on SlideShare. It was part of a workshop run for interlending and document supply staff at the Interlend 2011 conference in Durham, UK June 28th.
The document provides guidance on conducting online research for presentations. It discusses using search engines and understanding domain name extensions like .edu and .gov to determine the credibility of websites. It advises against citing Wikipedia and suggests checking the references at the bottom of Wikipedia pages instead. The document also discusses using research search engines and directories to find credible sources. Finally, it provides instructions for searching the library's online databases to find peer-reviewed sources.
This document provides instructions for using the Web of Knowledge database. It outlines how to [1] set up an account, [2] search and refine searches, [3] save searches and set up citation alerts, [4] export references to EndNote, [5] measure the impact of authors, and [6] find additional help resources. The goal is to help researchers effectively use Web of Knowledge to find relevant literature and stay up to date on new publications.
The document provides guidance on planning project research by outlining 7 steps: 1) describing the topic, 2) identifying keywords, 3) identifying sources like databases and catalogs, 4) considering additional sources, 5) searching databases, 6) useful search hints, and 7) a project methodology checklist. It emphasizes building an effective search strategy, exploring a variety of source types, and refining searches to locate relevant high-quality sources. The library databases, catalog, and subject librarian are identified as key resources for supporting project research.
The document provides instructions for searching databases and using sources found in searches. It recommends clicking the plus symbol next to "General" to access various subject areas, and searching within a specific subject area like "Health and Medicine" for a health-related topic. It suggests clicking the lowercase "i" next to a database name for more information, and using limiters like filtering for peer-reviewed sources. The document also explains how to view source details, formats like PDF and HTML, and features in the toolbar like emailing and saving articles.
This document provides instructions for a chemistry exercise involving researching a pollutant using various library resources. It includes 6 parts where students are directed to search databases, books, and government sources to find physicochemical properties, toxicity information, and effects related to the pollutant and their major. The goal is to learn how to effectively search literature and find relevant information on an environmental pollutant from scientific and professional perspectives.
This document provides instructions for a chemistry exercise involving research on an assigned pollutant. Students are directed to use library databases and resources to find information on their pollutant, including technical books and documents, journal articles, toxicity data from government sources, and how the pollutant relates to their major field of study. The exercise involves citing sources in proper format and answering questions to demonstrate their findings. Students are to complete various parts of the assignment involving different library modules and resources on their pollutant.
The document provides an introduction and overview of using the Web of Science database to search for and retrieve scholarly journal articles. It discusses creating an off-campus access PIN, using the database finder and general search features to locate articles on a topic, reviewing article records, and utilizing citation searching and the marked list options. Students are guided through an example search on "nano-liquid chromatography" and retrieving full-text articles through the library's holdings.
This document provides instructions for using the Web of Science database to analyze citations for a specific paper. It explains how to locate the most highly cited paper and view its record page, which contains citation data that can be analyzed. This includes viewing the cited references, papers that have cited this paper, and related papers organized by subject tags. The user is guided through sorting and filtering citation results to understand how the original paper's findings were used in other research over time.
The document provides instructions for searching the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) database through the La Trobe University Library website. It describes how to access the ABS database, search by topic for industry statistics, search for a particular report using its catalogue number, and search for any report by entering partial title keywords. Additional resources are listed for the ABS online library guide, business and management library skills module, and academic referencing tool.
The aim of this lecture is to give an overview of the research process and to include resources to look for marketing information and company financial data.
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The document discusses different types of information sources, including primary and secondary sources. Primary sources are original materials that other research is based on, such as research papers, theses, and conference proceedings. Secondary sources are interpretations and evaluations of primary sources, including textbooks, review articles, and edited books. The document also discusses how to search for information on PubMed, including searching by author, subject, journal, and using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms to narrow search results. Filters can also be used to refine PubMed searches.
The document provides an overview of how to effectively search the Medline database. It covers searching strategies using keywords, subject headings, limits and Boolean operators. It also describes how to refine searches, manage search results and export records to RefWorks. The goal is to demonstrate how to conduct thorough literature searches in Medline to support research.
This document provides guidance on locating and searching for sources to answer user questions for the Ask an ipl2 Librarian digital reference service. It discusses using free web sources when possible but also licensed electronic and print sources if needed. It outlines several types of sources to consider including referrals, directories, search engines, and the deep web. Key directories mentioned are the ipl2 and its FAQs, pathfinders, and special collections. The document teaches search techniques like identifying keywords and using Boolean logic to create effective search statements to fully answer users' questions.
This document provides guidance for chemistry students on using the John H. Evans Library resources for research. It outlines the steps to search the SciFinder database for journal articles and substance information, synthesize substances using drawn structures in SciFinder, plan syntheses in SciPlanner, export references to RefWorks, and find pricing and procedure information on the Internet. The document demonstrates the full workflow from initial search to final bibliography.
The document provides guidelines for writing search descriptions when responding to questions as a digital reference librarian. Key points include keeping descriptions short but informative, listing search steps, and providing full URLs and search details to allow users to replicate searches in databases, search engines, and subject directories. Descriptions should teach search techniques and explain how to access paywalled or library-required sources.
This document provides an overview of common basic reference databases available through TexShare and how to access and search them. It discusses the best TexShare databases for basic reference which include MasterFILE Premier, Academic Search Complete, Newspaper Source, and Business Source Complete. It provides examples of searches on these databases and describes their coverage and features. It also directs how to find help and training materials on the EBSCO Support Site.
This document provides an introduction and overview of the Web of Science database. It describes the key components and coverage included in Web of Science, such as the Science Citation Index Expanded, Social Sciences Citation Index, and Arts and Humanities Citation Index. It also outlines the journal selection policy, database production process, and search features available in Web of Science, including topic, advanced, cited reference, and related records searches.
The document provides guidance on searching academic databases to find journal articles for essays. It discusses selecting relevant databases and using search tools like basic, advanced, and boolean searches. Key tips include searching multiple databases simultaneously, using search limits and synonyms, and evaluating search results by reading abstracts. Guidance is also given on specific potential search terms and databases for four sample essay topics.
This document provides information about information literacy and how to effectively research topics using library databases. It discusses key information literacy concepts like finding, evaluating, and citing information. It also covers specific research strategies and skills such as selecting keywords and search terms, using Boolean operators and subject headings to refine searches, evaluating sources, and properly citing sources in APA or MLA style.
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1. Chemistry 111: Exercise 1
INTRODUCTION TO THE SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE
• Read each section of the assignment and
the questions. Then use the guide to help
find the answers.
• If you have problems please ask at the
Evans Library Ask Us Desk, Chat with us
at http://guides.library.tamu.edu/askus or
call 979-845-5741
2. Use the University Libraries’ online catalog, LibCat, to find a book or
government document on your assigned pollutant.
Example keyword search: Methyl bromide AND pollut?
The question mark after the word “pollut” is a truncation symbol. Using a
truncation symbol will broaden the search and retrieve related terms. For
example, using pollut? will retrieve results that include the pollution,
polluting, pollutant, etc.
LibCat search results are initially ranked according to relevancy. To see
the most recent items, use the pull-down menu to change from “Rank” to
“Publish Date (beginning with the most recent).”
Finding Books and Government Documents Using LibCat
3. Finding Books and Government Documents Using LibCat
1. Go to the Libraries’ homepage:
library.tamu.edu
Then click the LibCat link.
4. Finding Books and Government Documents Using LibCat
2. Enter your search terms. Use the truncation
symbol ? to include words that start with “pollut”,
such as pollution, polluting, pollutant, etc.
3. Click Search
5. Finding Books and Government Documents Using LibCat
4. Change “Sort By” from “Rank” to
“Publish Date (beginning with the most recent)”
5. Click on the title of the
item to see the record.
6. Finding Books and Government Documents Using LibCat
LibCat Record for an Individual Item
NOTE: This government document is only available
online. See next slide for an example of a
government document available in microfiche
with location information.
6. Note Location
and Call Number
7. NOTE: This government document is available in microfiche.
Print books and government documents also indicate the
location, link to a floorplan/map, and indicate its status
(i.e., whether it’s checked out or not).
8. Note Location, Call Number,
and Status
7. Click the link to see the
floor/location in the library
Finding Books and Government Documents Using LibCat
LibCat Record for an Individual Item
8. Searching the Professional Journal Literature
For this exercise, you will be using one of the major databases often used
to search the professional journal literature. Using a database is more
efficient and faster than searching individual journals for a given topic.
When communicating with other professionals, you need to provide all
the information they need so others can find the article for themselves.
Below is the proper citation format for a journal article using the ACS
Style Guide.
Authors separated by semicolons, Article Title, Journal Name in Italics,
Year in Bold, Volume in Italics, and Page Numbers.
Example: E. J. Mawk; M. Hyman; M. W. Rowe. Re-examination of Ancient
DNA in Texas Rock Paintings. Journal of Archaeological Science
2002, 29, 301-306.
9. 1. Go to the Libraries’ homepage:
library.tamu.edu
Then click the Databases tab.
2. Enter the name of the
database you want to search
3. Click
Search
Searching the Professional Journal Literature
10. 4. If off-campus, you may be asked to authenticate
using your NetID and password.
Searching the Professional Journal Literature
11. 5. Click on the name or
“View Online” to access
the database
Searching the Professional Journal Literature
12. 6. Enter your search terms(s) using an “and” between terms and
an “*” as a truncation symbol where appropriate. Using pollut*
will retrieve pollutant, polluted, etc. If your pollutant is
composed of two or more words, place them in quotes.
7. Limit by publication date range
8. Limit the search to just the
Science Citation Index. This
will help focus the search to
science journal articles
9. Click Search
Searching the Professional Journal Literature
13. 10. Limit “Document Types” to Article and click Refine
Searching the Professional Journal Literature
10. Check “Article” under Document Types and click Refine.
14. 10. Limit “Document Types” to Article and click Refine
Searching the Professional Journal Literature
11. Review the results to find the article listed in your assignment.
To see the details, click on the article title to open the full record.
NOTE: Your article may not be on the first page of results.
15. 12. Full record showing the citation information for the article.
Searching the Professional Journal Literature
16. 13. This article is available online.
Click the link to access the article
14. If the article is not available online, click
the LibCat link to see if we have it in print
and obtain the call number.
Searching the Professional Journal Literature
17. Governmental Information Sources
In this section, use ChemIDplus to locate the CASRN*, synonyms, molecular formula,
and toxicity data for your pollutant. Use any source, including EPA sites
(http://www.epa.gov/OCEPAterms/lterms.html) to find brief definitions for the following
terms used in toxicity studies and regulations: LD, LD50, LC, LC50, and LOAEL.
* A Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (CASRN) is a unique numerical
identifier assigned to each substance reported in the chemical literature. A number
of databases can be searched using the CASRN, which is very useful since many
chemical substances have numerous common and systematic names.
18. 1. Go to the Libraries’ homepage:
library.tamu.edu
Then click the Databases tab.
2. Enter the name of the
database you want to search
3. Click
Search
Governmental Information Sources: ChemIDplus
19. 4. Click on the name or
“View Online” to access
the database
Governmental Information Sources: ChemIDplus
20. 5. Enter your pollutant as the search
term. Then click Search.
Governmental Information Sources: ChemIDplus
21. 7. Click the Names & Synonyms tab to see
alternatives names for your pollutant.
8. Click the Toxicity tab to see the toxicity table.
NOTE: Not all elements or compounds listed in
ChemIDplus have a toxicity table.
Governmental Information Sources: ChemIDplus
6. Note the molecular formula. This
formula could also be written as: CH3Br
22. 9. Definitions for various terms used in toxicity studies and regulations
can be found in many of the glossaries at EPA websites. For example:
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/glossary/index.html
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/hlthef/hapglossaryrev.html
Governmental Information Sources: Definitions
23. Finding Information in Chemical Handbooks
Use the Combined Chemical Dictionary, part of an online collection of eBooks
within the CHEMnetBASE database, to find information on sources, uses, melting
point, and boiling point for your pollutant.
If you do not find what you need in the Combined Chemical Dictionary, try
the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology or the Knovel Database.
25. 6. Enter the name of the pollutant.
Then click Search.
NOTE: Try searching by CASRN
(instead of chemical name) if the
chemical name search yields no
results.
Finding Information in Chemical Handbooks
26. 7. Click on Details icon
Finding Information in Chemical Handbooks
27. 8. This pages contains information on sources,
uses, and physical properties for methyl bromide.
Finding Information in Chemical Handbooks
28. Locating Superfund Sites in Texas by County
Using the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) website,
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/remediation/superfund/sites/county/index.html,
locate the requested information about your assigned Superfund site. The list
is organized by both counties and alphabetically by site.
29. 2. Select your assigned county.
1. Go to the following URL:
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/remediation/superfund/sites/county/index.html
Locating Superfund Sites in Texas by County
30. 3. Select your assigned site.
Locating Superfund Sites in Texas by County
31. 4. After clicking on the link to your assigned site,
obtain the information you need from the website.
NOTE: Not all TCEQ webpages will have the
information in a tabular form. Some will requiring
reading through the text on the webpage to find
the information.
Locating Superfund Sites in Texas by County