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Your subject-specific guide to library resources.

Every subject has unique and specialist types of information that add rigour and interest to research.  Usually, you’ll need to look beyond Library Search for these information types; some are accessed via specialist databases, while others are available online via websites, social media or streaming platforms.

We’ve picked out some key resources for your subject here but you might like to explore our Resource Guides for more resources on different information types.

Technical, material property, standards and data sources

Chemical structure information

A couple of handy resources to help you with Chemical structures:

SciFinder-n is a research discovery tool that allows you to explore the Chemical Abstracts Service databases, searching by chemical structure and formula as well as by topic.

Initial registration should take place on campus. Once registered, access to SciFinder is dependent on IP address, so is accessible on campus and can be used off-campus by entering your campus ID and password when prompted. More information on the registration process is available online (.pdf).

Learn more about SciFinder at CAS Learning Solutions. Here you'll find interactive online tutorials and detailed "How to" guides such as:

  • An introduction to SciFinder and how to perform a reference, substance and reaction search
  • Need-to-Know videos on practical, real-world applications of SciFinder

You can also use SciFinder on your mobile device.

Averaging only three minutes, these how-to videos will quickly give you the information you need to use SciFinder effectively and advance your research:

​Additional short training videos can found here.


 


 

 

The Physical Sciences Data-Science Service (PSDS) is National Research Facility provided by the University of Southampton, and Science and Technology Facilities Council.

The Service brings together tools and resources for UK researchers in physical sciences, including chemistry, crystallography, materials and related fields. It provides access to web-based data services are which are freely accessible for academic users from the UK.

What services are currently available?

ACD/I-Lab2
Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) from CCDC
DETHERM 
SPRESIweb from InfoChem
Available Chemicals Directory
Inorganic Crystal Structure Database
CrystalWorks
 

Learning resources are available here.

Keep up to date via their blog.

Chemical prices

Some useful resources for you finding chemical pricing.

Finding chemical pricing information can be challenging. The information is usually expensive and is often only available on subscription. Price availability may also depend on whether you are interested in current or historical prices, and bulk purchasing or small (lab) quantities.

Here are some suggestions to get you started.

Resource Guides

Explore the different types of information available at the Library.

Support and services

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