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MEETINGPROGRAMS current publications on a particular chemical or chemical engineering topic. Contents are selected by searching CAS’S computer-readable information base with a special search profile developed for the topic. Twenty-two other titles currently are offered in the service. Bibliography on Amidines and Imidates The library of the University of California, Santa Barbara, has been given a bibliography and index to the chemistry of amidines and imidates which was prepared by the late Professor Robert DeWolfe of the Chemistry Department. The extensive bibliography, covering articles from before 1900 up through 1977, is accompanied by a very detailed punched card index. A search may be performed by author, molecular structural features, method of synthesis, of chemical reactions involved, and by appropriate intersections of these facets. The amidines and imidates constitute a large class of compounds which are of theoretical and practical interest in organic chemistry. In addition, many amidines have been found to be of pharmaceutical significance. Professor DeWolfe abstracted research papers on amidines and their derivatives, imidic esters, imine-anhydrides, and nonaromatic heterocyclic compounds which incorporate amidine or imidate functional groupings into the ring systems. His untimely death prevented the completion of the books which were to be based upon his detailed library research. The collection and card indexes will be made available to researchers by the Department of Special Collections of the University Library. Dr. Arthur Antony, the chemistry librarian in the Sciences-Engineering Library, will be happy to answer inquiries and to help users with this unique bibliographic tool. Ei/NTIS Searches NTIS has been issuing Published Searches from NTIS and Ei databases for over 18 months. Until recently, all Published Searches provided both Ei and NTIS volumes on similar topics. Ei has now authorized NTIS to produce Published Searches from its database for which no companion NTIS search will be issued. NTIS has been issuing Published Searches from its own database for several years. The NTIS and Ei databases
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MEETING PROGRAM Division of Chemical Information 175th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society Anaheim, California, March 12-17, 1978
M. H. Reslock, Chairman B. G. Prewitt, Secretary
MONDAY (March 13, 1978) 10: 10 Symposium on Retrieval of Medicinal Chemical Information. Joint with Divisions of Computers in Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry
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W. J. Howe, M. Milne, Presiding
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Introductory Remarks 1. The PREDBIB Database: Retrieval of Product Information from the Published Literature. B. C. Freedman 2. Automation of Test Data Transmission from Producer to Computer Master File. H. F. Ginsberg, D. J. James,
C. P. Mondello 3. Clustering in Free-Text Databases. R. J. Marcus, E. T. Florance, E. E. Gloye 4. Chemline: A Structure Search Key to Biological Information. M. L. Spann, D. 3. Hummel, D. F. Walker 5. Squibb’s RADIS: Research and Development Information System. P. Roskos, S. J. Frycki, R. B. Evans
A. F. Pennell, Presiding
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6 . Chemical and Biological Data-An Integrated On-Line Approach. E. E. Townsley, W.A . Warr
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60 J . Ckem. InJ Comput. Sci., Vol. 18, No. 1, 1978 7 . Use of Proprietary Biological and Chemical Data at Merck and Company, Incorporated. I. R. Eggers, W.B. Gall, F. A. Cutler, H. D. Brown 3:OO 8. Progress Toward an On-Line Chemical and Biological Information System at the Upjohn Company. W. J. Howe, T.R. Hagadone 3: 30 9. Warner Lambert/Parke-Davis-CAS Registry 111 Integrated Information System. R. D. Westland, R. L. Holcomb 4:OO 10. The NIH EPA Chemical Information System. G. W. A. Milne, 5‘. R. Heller 2: 30
Certification. M.L. Andrew, L. G . Wayland 10:40 Intermission 10:50 21. Chemical Information Support from the Astro-4 System, FDA. D. D. Willis, G . V. Brolund, C. D. Sullivan, G. H. Nelson, R. R. Linkous, A . Gelberg 11:20 22. The Development and Compilation of Chemical Information by the Bureau of Drugs Medical Library and the Integration of these Resources into the Drug-Evaluation Process. R. Solkot General
TUESDAY (March 14, 1978)
S. Revesz, Presiding Symposium on Information Handling and the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) P. J. McNulty, Presiding Introductory Remarks 9: 00 9:05 11. TSCA: An Overview of its Information Authority and the Integration of Rulemaking and System Design. K. Olsen, F. Siff 9: 35 12. TSCA: Information Processing to Produce Section 8 (b), Inventory of Chemical Substances. R. Dunn, K. Olsen 10:05 13. The Design of the Information System to Support TSCA. E. Stalder, F. Siff, F. Errera 10:35 14. EPA Plans for Processing and Handling Confidential Information Reported under TSCA. J. Nelson, R. Connor 11:05 15. Compatibility of Existing Information Systems and EPA Information “Needs”. A. T. Talcott, R. L. Hagerman, V. B. Bond, G. E. Socha 11:35 16. TSCA: Challenges in Preparing a Multi-Faceted Inventory. B. H. Klanderman, G . Y.Brokaw Divisional Luncheon. Speaker: M. Calvin 12:15 Award Symposium
M. H. Reslock, Presiding 2:15
Introductory Remarks. M. H. Reslock, C. M. Bowman 2:30 17. Award Address (Herman Skolnik Award sponsored by the Division of Chemical Information). F. A. Tate, Associate Director, Chemical Abstracts Services 3:30 Divisional Business Meeting 5 : 00 Divisional Social Hour WEDNESDAY (March 15,1978) Symposium on Chemical Information Utilization of FDA Bureau of Drugs Chemists C. Kumkumian, Presiding
9:00 18. Chemical Information Sources: Aids in the Review of Drug Applications. J. A. Richman 9:40 19. Chemical Data: An Essential Tool in the Regulation of Drugs. W. R. Benson, W. W. Wright 1 O : l O 20. Sources of Chemical Information Used in Antibiotics
2:OO Introductory Remarks 2:05 23. On-Line Storage and Retrieval of Chemical Information. I. Structure Entry. C. M. Bowman, L. C.Davidson, P. F. Roush 2:35 24. On-Line Storage and Retrieval of Chemical Information. 11. Substructure and Biological Activity Searching. V. B. Bond, C. M. Bowman, L. C.Davison, R F. Roush, R. D. McGrew, D. G. Williams 3:05 25. Algorithmical Assignment of CAS Registry Numbers to Chemical Names in Natural Language Texts. N. Vleduts-Stokolov, L. Schultz, R. R. Boerner 3: 35 26. Experimental Use of a Search Profiie to Derive a Specialized Information Base from the CAS Database. J. W. Lundeen 4:05 27. Values in the Evaluation of Information. H. J. Hall 4: 35 28. A Historically Documented Thesaurus for Improved Retrospective Information Retrieval. S.J. Martinez, J. A. Bailey THURSDAY (March 16,1978) Symposium on Micrographic Information Systems in Chemistry Joint with Division of Computer in Chemistry C. M. Grills, Presiding Introductory Remarks 9:oo 9:05 29. Introductory to Micrographics. W. G. Hogan 9:50 30. Integrating User Needs with a Micrographic System. D. 0. Rupp Intermission 10:20 10:35 31. A User’s Criteria and Concerns. R. N. Yeager 10:55 32. Interfacing Computers and Micrographics for Data Exchange. E. T. Richards 11:15 33. Micropublications in Chemistry: Incorporating the Advancing Technology. P. Elliott 11:30 34. Micropublications in Chemistry: Incorporating the Advancing Technology. L. R. Garson, S . W. Terrant 11:45 35. Micropublications in Chemistry: Incorporating the Advancing Technology. C. M. Grills 1: 30 36. A Look at the Past Ten Years in Microfilm. F. D. Crawford 2: 00 37. The Future of Micrographics. D. W. McArthur Closing Remarks with Q&A Panel (aU speakers) 2: 30 Informal Discussion with Speakers and “Hands on” 3:OO Experience with Micrographic Equipment Reception 4:30
