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Teaching and Using Chemical Information An Updated Bibliography Carol Carr Chemistry Library, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA 19104-6323 This compilation is a n update of a bibliography: Chemical Information Guides and Aids prepared by Linda K. Heideman, Ann Razgunas, and Gary Wiggins, December 1984. The original bibliography was compiled a s a project of the Education Committee of the Division of Chemical Information, American Chemical Society.The Committee's 1983 survey of chemistry departments found that a lack of teaching materials was frequently cited a s a barrier to teaching chemical~information.The bibliography was one of several projects undertaken to overcome this harrier. Conies of the 1984 bibliopra~hvare available on reauest from Arleen Somerville, 6n&ekity of Rochester, callson Library, Rochester NY, 14627. E-mail:
[email protected]~,~~ esrer.eau. ~isted below are books, hook chapters,joumal articles as well a s materials available from publishers and database vendors that may be helpful in t e a h i n g and using chemical information. Most entries are briefly annotated. A list of sources that regularly provide information on chemical information is also included. The bibliography contains the following sections: ~
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Guides, Sourcebooks, Proceedings --Chemistry/Physical Sciences Works that present an overview of chemical information sources. Guides/ComparisoneSpecific Areas of Chemistry Included here are items that discuss sources in a particular chemical suh-discipline(e.g. organic chemistry) or in a related discipline (e.g. pharmacology). The organic chemistry section includes chemistry textbooks that discuss chemical information. Althoueb these discussions are brief,these works can provide a hnsir mrrodurtmn for students from R rcadily avarlable suurce. Guidew/CompariwnsSpecific Information S o u r c c ~ Works thatdiscuss a ~a&cularsource (ex. Chemical Ah~~
Chemistry Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405. Phone: 812-855-9452. E-mail:
[email protected] The Clearinghouse consists of over 200 items contributed by science librarians, chemical information instructors, and publishers. Alist of Clearinghouse items is available on request. (A small fee is charged for each item to cover expenses) Education Committee, Division of Chemical Information, American Chemical Society The Committee has prepared a series of publications designed as aids to teaching online searching of various chemical databases. The publications contain several online searches that illustrate typical information problems. searches are annotated to emphasize searching techniques and database features. Titles are listed below. A I ~ of these materials are available without charge as a service of the Division. Send reouests to: Arleen Somerville. Carlson Library, University i f ~ochester,Rochester, NY 14627. Phone 716-275-4465. E-mail:
[email protected] An Introduction to Computer Searching of Chemical Abstracts, DIALOG An Introduction to Computer Searching of Chemical Abstracts, STN International Citation Searching Patent Searching,DIALOG Patent Searching,STN International J
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online databases). Teachine Chemical Information ~ournalarticles that describe teaching efforts. (Items in this section are summarized in Table 2.)
Database Onl ne nc: Weston CT. I'ubl~*hcsnn~clrsdrscribing d i n e data bas^ It-ntures Ape. nodie column Chmrorner, providrs informnr~onon searching for chemical information Journalof Chemical Education, Division of Chemical Education of the American Chemical Society: Easton PA. The Chemical Information Instructor mlumn began in 1991 and appears quarterly. The Journal also regularly publishes articles that describe chemical information teaching efforts. Journal 01Chem8cal inlormaton and Computer Snences. Amer can Cnem ca Soc~eryEaston PA Includes descriptions and analyses of chemical information sources as well as articles on teaching chemical information.
Continuing Sources of Assistance in Usingrreaching Chemical lnforrnation ACS/SLA Clearinghouse for Chemical lnforrnation lnstructional Materials
Online, Online Inc: Weston CT. Publishes articles describingeffective online searching techniques.
A ioint oroiect of the American Chemical Societv (Divisionof ~ G e L i c aInformation) l and Special Libraries Association (Chemistry Division). Contact: Gary Wiggins,
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BRS lnforrnation Technoloaies 1200 Route 7 Latham, NY 12110 800-345-4277
STN International C/O Chemical Abstracts Service PO Box 3012 Columbus, OH 43210 800-848-6538
Chemical lnforrnation Systems 7215 York Road Baltimore, MD 21212 302-321-8440
Wiisonline The H.W. Wilson Co. 905 University Avenue Bronx, NY 10452 800-367-6770
DIALOG lnformation Services 3460 Hiilview Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304 800-334-2564
Questel 5201 Leesburg Pike Suite 603 Fails Church, VA 22041 800-424-9600
ORBIT Search Service 8000 Westparh Drive, Suite 400 McLean, VA 221 02 800-456-7248
F r o m Springer Verlag New York Inc. 175 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10010;phone: 212-460-1622 How to Use Beilstein (34 p) Available free, on request Several other publications t h a t facilitate t h e use of the three major compilations published by Springer: Beilstein, Gmelin, and Landolt Bornstein m e also available from the publisher on request.
From S. K a r g e r Publishers, Znc. 26 W. Avon Rd, Box 529 Farmington CT 06085; phone 203-675-7834 Getting the Best Out of Theilheimer's Synthetic Methods of Organic Chemistry. A Guide for Users Compiled by Alan F.Finch and Paul R. Mitehell. Available free on request.
Database Vendors/Publishers These organizations oRen provide tutorial material on how to use their products, print or electronic. Vendors of online systems such as DIALOG and STN International provide tutorials and workshops on how to use their systems, a n d also provide assistance to educators (educational rates, teaching materials) (2). Listed below a r e some examples of materials available from t h e s e sources. A fairly complete list of materials available from publisherdvendors is available from the ACSISLA Clearinghouse described above. Table 1 lists contact information for t h e major online vendors. F r o m STNZntenaatwnaZ o n Chemlcal Abstrana Service 2540 Olentangy Hiver Road, Box 3012 Columbui OR 43210; phone: 800-648-6538 STN Mentor Laboratory IBM PC interactive tutorials on searching STN fdes that include predefmed searches and a self-test. Labs are available for BIOSIS, CA, CEBA, INSPEC, AND PHYS. The system disk, containing search software to run all labs is $70; individual lab disks are $29.
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Searchino STN: The Basics -~~ Teaching materials, including a student manual, instructor notes and practice problems. Lessons indude two core topics (subject, author) plus optional topics, (chemical substance, and strudure searching (intwo pa&)). Lessons can be purchased separately at $10 each. The instructor package is $50. ~
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F r o m DIALOG I n f o r m a t i o n Services DIALOG Publications Distribution 3460 Hillview Avenue Pala Nto CA 94304; phone: 800-334-2564 Field Guide to Chemical lnforrnation Presents techniques for loeating chemical information and ensuring comprehensive retrieval. Includes a brief review of chemical nomenclature and summaries of snecial chemical indexlnl: features on DIALOG. Conrains rhapters on: reactions, preparations, physical propertms, and business information. Sample seamhe* are prwented. Cost is $20. Curriculum for the Classmom Instruction Program for Chemical Education These materials are available ta narticinants in the Instructmn Prugram The lrsruns include transparency masters plus sample searcher mvailable fall 1993,.
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Guides to Chemical Information These works present a n overview of major chemical information sources. npically, content, arrangement, a n d utility of the sources a r e discussed a n d insights areprovided on how to use them effectively. Theseguides would 1.e suitable as textbooks for a chemical information coursc o r as resources for the chemical information instructor Antony, Arlhur. "The Literatur-ecoming Part of It and Using It". In The ACS Style Guide-A Manual for Authors and Editors; Dodd. Janet E., Ed.; American Chemical Society: Washington DC. 1986: DD 159-1 84. Bnefly d~scu$sesmnjor ~nformat~on sources and presents taps for authorj on how to ensure that thew mformatlon wnll easily be retrieved by another scientist. BoUle, R. T.; Rowland, J. F. B., Eds. lnformation Sources in Chemrstry, 4th ed.; Bowker-Saur: New York, 1992. This work has a British focus, since almost all of the chapter authors work in Great Britain. The hook contains three main sections: General Sources, Pure Chemistry, and Industrial Chemistry. Includes a chapter on online searching plus a brief chanter on comouterized chemical structures. Achanter on the pharmaceutical industry outline^ the rrsearrh process and describes information sources. Other chapter6 in the mdustrial sedioo cover patents, health and safety (British sources primarily), and the food and agriculture industry. A glossary of acronyms is included. Graham, Margaret, H. et al. "Information Retrieval". In Kirk-Othmer Encyclopeda of Chemical Technology, 3rd ed.; Wiley: New York, 1983; Vol3, pp 278336. Lists and describes major chemical information sources. Includes brief bibliographies on user studies and literature euides. Contains a lame section on business information includimg tables an nationd statistical series from various countries and major chemical trade journals. (The 4th edition of KirkUlhmor, currently bemg published, 4 1 wntan an updated chapter on information retrieval.,
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Grayson, Martin, Ed. lnformation Retrievalin Chemistryand Chemical Patent Law. Articles reprinted from Kirkdhmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. 3rd ed.; Encydopedia Reprint Series; Wiley: New York, 1983; Vol3. Reprints of the encyclopedia articles on Information Retrieval(vo1. 13, pp. 27S336) and Patents (vol16, pp. 851-945). See Latz (patents) and Graham (information retrieval) in this bibliography.
James, Stuart. Using Literature; Analytical Chemistry by Cpen Learnino Series:. Wilev: London. 1987. Aself-study guide to analytical rhematry mlormation, especially useful for readers without a nearby library Wntten in a conversational style with a blt ufwry British humor, t h s work introduces students to major journals, dismsses review articles, and describes how to use basic reference books and indexes. Extensive reproduction of pages from the sources can serve as a substitute for the actual works. Indudes exercises for each topic covered and provides annotated solutions to all exercises in a separate chapter.
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Maizell, Robert E. How To Find Chemical1nformation:A Guide for Pacticing Chemists, Educators, and Students, 2nd ed.; Wiley: New York, 1987. Emphasizes information sources of interest to chemical industry such as chemical safety, chemical processing, marketing, and business information. Alsa discusses document delivery. The second edition contains several new chapters, including one on the development of Chemical Abstracts, and one an government information sources. Mellon, M. G. Chemical Publications Their Nature and Use, 5th ed.; McGraw Hill: New York. 1982. This work has been a standard texthwk for many years. Primary, secondary, and tertiary information sources are described and extensive examples of each are included. A good source of information on earlv hooks and neriodicals. A seoarate chapter provldes r t s of quest~onsfor 20 different library exercises, along wlth ruggedled sourcrs Gu~delmesare included on hon and whcn to u5e the exercues Wiggins, Gary. Chemical lnformation Sources; McGraw-Hill: New York. 1990. lntegrate~print and mmputer-bared sources of informatwn. Oesigned as a textbook, each chapter includes a summary and selected readin@. A detailed table of contents farihtates the book's use as a reference source. Chapter two compares some major guides to chemical information. Later chapters are organized around problem solving, covering such topics as: searching for synthesis or reactions; searching for chemical and ohvsical nraoerties. Includes a subiect-searchable disk contalnmg the Chemlrvy Reference Sources Database, a file of over 2150 references to pr~ntedwurks, unllne databwes and software, lneludmg all wurks dlscusaed in the book plus addltional reference sources
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Wolman, Yecheskel. Chemical Information: A Practical Guide to Utifization. 2nd rev. and Enl. ed.:. Wiiev: , New York. 1988. Describes sources in the context of information needs and their solutions, eg., laeating meltinghiling points (includes a chapter on obtaining numerical data), locating sources of chemicals. ~~~
Guides to Scientific lnformation Included hem ore works t h a t cover several disciplines f i n cluding chemislryl or t h a t discuss one type of scwntific I n formation (eg. j o u r n a l literature). Mount, Ellis; Kovacs, Beatrice. Using Science and Technologylnformation Sourcss;Ory* Press: Phoenix, AZ, 1991. Intended for library school students. Discusses the nature of various types of scientific literature such a s primary and secondary sources rather than describing specific works. Parker, C.C.; Turley, R.V. lnformation Sources in Science and Technology, A Practical Guide to Traditional and Online Use, 2nd ed.; Buneivorlhs: London, 1986. Emphasizes sources in the United Kingdom
ology, biochemistry, carbohydrate chemistry, lipid chemistry and nucleic acids research. Walker, Richard D.; Hurl, C.D. Scientific and TechnicalLiteratureAn Introduction to Communication Forms; American Library Association: Chicago, 1990. Describes the development, characteristics, mle, and function of various forms of scientific communication such as journals, conference proceedings. Alsa discusses secondary and online sources.
Briefly describe availability, content, u t i l i t y of a large number of information sources. Useful as resources for locating chemical information. Chen, Ching-chih. Scientificand Technical Information Sources, 2nd ed.; The MIT Press: Cambridge MA. 1987. Includes 5.300 sources. Intended as a reference euide for information o~ofessionalsand as a textbook for lib& science students Contams bnef crmcal as well as desmpnve wnutatlons plus references to rewrwr of the sources where avarlable. CODATA. CODATA Directory of Data Sources for Science & Technology; CODATA Bulletin; no 24, 35, 38, 42, 43, 48, 49, 52, 53, 55. 57: CODATA Secretariat: Paris. 1977Twelve separate bulletins listing referral sources for various areas including: crystallography, chemical kinetics, chemical thermodynamics, and molecular spectmscopy. Cole, William A. ChemicaiLiterature, 1700-1860;Mansell Pub.: New York, 1988. A bibliography with annotations, detailed descriptions, comparisons, and locations. European Sources of Scientific and Technical Information, 10th ed.; Longman: Harlow, Essex, UK. 1993. A bi-annual publication. Lists organizations in Eastern and Western Europe that provide scientific and technical information. Lists subjects covered, contact person and type of service rendered. Dorman. Phae rl Chemrcal Industf~esAn Inlormatton Sourcebmk Oryx So~rcebookSeres n Bustness and Management No 9 Oryx Press Pnoenlx AZ 1988 This slim (less than 100 pages) volume lists sources for factual chemical business information. In addition to a brieflv annotated b~bltography,arranged by tme of material, then by mdurtry p u p s , , professmnal organlzatlons and sources for I* catlng consultants are l~sted Harvey, A.P. Directory of Technical and Scientific Directories, 5th ed.: Orvx Press: Phoenix. AZ. 1988. ~ i s 1400 h sources.'~rokdespublication information, geographic scope and a short description. Includes handbooks, guides to information sources, company and research directories, technical encyclopedias and dictionaries. Contains information on chemicals and materials technology. Arranged by geographic area and, within area, by topic. H ~ r lC, D. Informaf~onSources In Science and Technology,L brarles Unl~rnt w Englewooa CO. 1988 Provides citations and brief annotations as to content and utility for more than 2,000 titles, primarily reference works in English. Contains a chapter on chemistry sources and sources for the history of science.
Stankus, Tony. Makjng Sense of Journals in the Physical Sciences; Haworth Press: New York, 1992. Contains chapters explaining the research traditions and serial literature in analytical, inorganic, and physical chemistry.
Owen, Dolores. Abstracts and Indexes in Science and Technology: A Descriptive Guide, 2nd ed.; Scarecrow Press: Metuchen, NJ, 1985. Lists publication information far 223 titles arranged by subject. Annotations include a description of coverage, arrangement, and geographic scope. Describes the type of abstracts and indexes plus other features. Online sources are included.
Stankus, Tony. Making Sense of Journals in the Life Sciences; Haworth Press: New York, 1992. Includes a chapter explaining the research history and serials literature in several chemistry-related areas: molecular bi-
Powell, Russell H. Handbooks and Tables in Science and Technology. 2nd ed.; Oryx Press: Phoenix, AZ, 1983. Lists approximately 3,000 sources; indexed by subject, keyword, authorleditor. Most entries are annotated. Volume 70
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Wasserman, Steven; Smith, Martin A.; and MoUu. Susan. Encydopedia of Physical Sciences and Engineering Information Sources; Gale Research: Detroit MI, 1989. Lists sources (organizations as well as print/electronic) for 425 subjects (major sources are cross-listed under all applicable subjects). Entries include source title plus contact information and cost.
Fieser, Louis F.; Williamson, Kenneth L. "Searching the Chemical Literature". In Organic Experiments. 7th ed.; D.C. Heath: Lexington MA, 1992; pp 62S628.
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Loewenthal, H. J. E. Guide for The Perplexed Ofganic Experimentalist, 2nd ed.; Wiley: New York. 1990. Chapter 1, On Searching the Literature: The Important Sources, Using your Head, pp 1-44 Chapter 2, bn Searching the Literature: Usmg rhe Computer land your Head to Retrieve Structures. Xeferences, Rea ~ l i o n sand Data Online, pp 45-81.
These works contain chapterslpapers that cower specific aspects of chemical information. The papers mnprowide a useful oweruiew of a p a r t i c u l a r topic. Ash, Janet, e l al. Communication, Storage and Retrieval of Chemical lnformation; Halsted Press, Wiley: New York, 1985. Based on material presented a t a Chemical Structure Aascciatian 1982 seminar: The Future of Chemical Doeurnentation. Several chapters are devoted to chemical structure storage and retrieval, emphasizingstructural information for strudure-activity investigations, molecular modelling and computer-aided chemical synthesis. Most of the seminar participants were based in England or Europe, therefore many of the systems and products described originate from these areas.
Katritzky, Alan R; Drum, Carol A. "Review Literature of Hetemcycles". In ComprehensiveHeterocyclic Chemistry; Katritzky, Alan R.; Rees. Charles W., Eds.; Pergamon Press: New York, 1984: Vol.1, pp 46-82.
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March, Jerry. 'Literature of Organic Chemistry". In Advanced Organic Chemistry, 4th ed.; Wiley: New York. 1992; pp 1239-1268. Describes major sources including the journal and review literature. Includes a section on s e a d i n g Chemical Abstreete on STN International. Some~ille,Arleen N. "Information Sources for Organic Chemistry, 1 (Name Reactions and Reaction Types);" J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 687). 553-561. Provides ready-to-use lecture material on organic infomation sources, a chart linldng sources with typical questions, and a set of practiee questions. \
Chemical Information: lnformation in Chemistry. Pharmacologyand Patents;Collier, H., Ed.; Springer-Verlag: New York, 1989. Proceedings of the 1989 Mantreux International Chemical Information Conference. Contains 26 papers, primarily descriptions of chemical retrieval systems and analyses of chemical information issues. Recent Advances in ChemIca/ InformalIon: Special Publicalon Royal Society of Cnem,stnl. Great Br tam, No. 100: Colier. H., Ed.: Royal Socely of Chemistry: Cammdge LK, 1992. Proeeedines of the 1991 Mantreux International Chemical 1nfomation"~onference. Includes papers from producers and users of chemical information. Tooics include oatent searchine. -. sequence databases, apectroscopie and numanc propenles databases, drug design and modelling mls. ~
Guides/Comparisons-Specific Areas of Chemistry Environmental Science Centers for Disease Control. Some Printed Reference Swrces for lnformation on EnvironmentalHealth and Toxicology; Technical Information Services, Centers for Disease Control: Atlanta GA, 1988. Environmentalinformation Sources; Sullivan, Thomas F. P.; Hill, Richard F., Eds.; Government Institutes, inc: Rockville. MD, 1986. Kidd. H. "Information Sources for Chemistry, Agriculture and the Environment". In Chemistry Agriculture and the Environmeni: Richardson, Mervyn L., Ed.; Royal Society of Chemistry: Cambridge, UK, 1991, pp81-90.
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Somervilie. Arleen N. "Information Sources for Organic Chemistry, 2 (Functional Groups);" J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68(10), 843-853. See above. Somerville, Arleen N. 'Information Sources for Organic Chemistry, 3 (Reagents, Solvents);" J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69(5). 37S386. See above. Vogel's Textbook of PracticaiOrganlc Chemistry. 5th ed.; Furniss. Brian S., et al., Eds.; Wiley: New York, 1989; pp 1401-1411. Contains a brief aooendix that describes maim information sources. Includes I&of data compilations.and synthetic methods publications.
Pharmacology Anorews, Tnewora. Guide lo the Liferature 01 Pharmacy and the PhannaceutcalSciencss, L brar es Un~miled:Lmleton CO, 1986. An annotated blbliugraphy containing 958 entnes i n three sections: reference works, textbmkdtreatises and databasedperiodicals. Informaf#onSources in Pharmacsubcafs; Pc6er ng, W. R., Ea.: Bowker-Sarrr: hew York, 1990. Chapters by international experts discuss chemistry, bictechnolow and drug metabolism information. Information needed d-&ng drug development i s emphasized.
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Kokoszka. Leopold C. 'GJlae to Feoeral Envlronmenta Databases"; Poliuf. Eng. 1992, 24(3j, 83-88, 90,92. EPA databases addressing environmental regulatory management issues are briefly described. Databases from other agencies are also outlined.
Webster, James K. Toxic and Hazardous Materials: A Sourcebwk and Guide to information Sources; Greenwood Press: New York, 1987.
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Wexler. Philip. lnformation Sources in Toxicology, 2nd ed.; ElsevierINolth Holland: New York. 1988.
Belentii, L. I. "The Literature of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 3". In Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry; Academic Press: New York, 1988; Vol. 44, pp 269-396. An update of two previous surveys b y Alan Katritzky et al in this same series (v.7:225-299,1966 - covers 1945-65 and x25:30%391(1979) - covers 196iL78). Lists monographs and reviews ~ u b l i s h e from d 1979-1986. An indication of the subiect i s &en;ather than the exact title of the works listed. Fessenden, Ralph J.; Fessenden, Joan S. "Introductionto the Chemical Literature'. In Organic Laboratory Techniques, 2nd ed.; BrookdCole: Pacific Grove CA, 1993; Chapter 17. pp21G229. Outlines how to h a t e compound information in Beilstein and Chemical Abstracts. Includes 10 exercises.
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Miscellaneous Topics Bechtei, Hanns. "Searching Metal Alloys in CAS Files". In Proceedings of The Twelfth National Online Meeting; Learned Information: Medford NJ, 1991; pp 2S30. Describes content and use of two fields in the Registry file on STN International that facilitate searching for alloys. The fields are MAC (materials composition) and RC (relative composition). Suggestions for improving alloy s e a r c h i in the CA file are offered. Crysrallographrc Databases; Allen. F. H.; Bergerholf. G.: Sievers. R.. Eas.; Internatonal Jnion of Crystalography: Chester, L.K., 1987.
Dess, Howard. "Online Search Strategies for Semiconductor or Superconductor Materials'; J. Chem. Inf. Comput. Sci 1991, 31(1), 84-89, Strategies for Chemical Ahstracts and INSPEC are described.
Porter, Katherine R. 'How Good an Online Searcher are You? Twenty Questions about Chemical Abstracts Service Oniine"; Online 1988, 12(3),3 2 3 3 . The multiple-choice questions could be used as an exercise for a class on Chemical Ahstracts.
Hen, M. "Polymer Searching in Different Databases"; J. Chem. Inf. Comput. Sci 1991, 31(4). 46-75, Describes Plasdoc (part of Dement's Chemical Patent Index). Chemical Abstracts. C W M S (IFIPlenum). RAPRA ( ~ ~ b and b ePlastics ~ ~ h s t r k t Database) s and DKI ( ~ e r m a n Plastics Institute).
Schulz, Hedda. From CA to CAS Oniine; VCH: New York, 1988. A thorough introduction to the contents, organization, and indexing policies of Chemical Abstracts. Indudes sample questions on use of the Index Guide. CAS Source Index. and Reeistry Handbooks, a s well a s the indexes themrel;es. seaieh techniques are presented fur both the pnnt and u n h e versions.
Molecular Evolmon Computer Analysh 01 Protein and Nuclec Acid Sequences; Methods in Enzymology, Vol 183: Doolile. Russell F., Eo.; Academic Press: hew York. 1990. Contains aeveral chapters that describe sequence databases; plus rhapkrj that discuss ~ e a r c hterhniquer. Although aimed at the subjeut specialist, the chapters can be bruwved to obtain a sense of the scope and capabilities of sequence searching. Odegaard, G adys, H ~ r dJ, ~ i l eM Spectra A Blbl~ographyof S o ~ r c e s, Scn Tech Lb 1991, 1 l(4). 173-207 Includes annotations. W~ggtns.Gary. 'Chemical Informat,onSc~enceCoverage in Chemical Abstracts": J. Chem. In1 Comput. So.1987, 27(1), 1-3.
GuideslComparisons-Speciflc Information S o u r c e s Beilstein Buntrock, Robert E. 'Beilstein and Gmelin: Classical Chemical Information for People Who Hate Classics"; Database 1992, 15(5), 104-1 06. Online searching of these two fdes is discussed. Buntrock. Robert E., Palma, Mary Ann. "Searching the Beilstein Database Online: A Comparison of Systems"; Database 1990, 13(6), 1 S 3 4 . Compares the STN International and DIALOG versions of this database. Helier, Stephen R. The Beilstein Online Database: Implementation, Content and Retrieval; ACS Symposium Series 436; American Chemical Society: Washington, DC, 1990. Luckenbach, Reiner; Sunkel, Josef. "Problem Solving with the Beilstein Handbook";J. Chem. Inf. Comput. Sci 1989, 2%4), 271-278. Describes the Handbook and demonstrates how to find data using specific examples. Chemical Abstracts Dess, Howard. "Coping with Chemical Nomenclature in the Age of Computers";Res. Strat. 1988, @2),6 5 7 6 . Provides online strategies ta facilitate searching via chemical names in the Chemical Abstracts files on STN International. The article is aimed at academic science librarians but the topies covered would fit nicely into a chemical information lecture. Typical problems encountered in locating compounds are discussed. Several search examples illustrate how to locate compounds using chemical or trade names. The author stresses that, once the correct compound is located online, searches can proceed using either the print or online version of Chemical Abstracts. Khan, MS.; Pinkston, R.D.; Zaye, D.F. "Chemical Engineering Information-What's Available and How To Get It"; Chem. Eng. Prog. 1986, 82(l), 20-27. Briefly describes Chemical Abstracts and Chemical Industry Notes (Eoverage, arrangement and indexes). Chemical Abstracts sections relevant to chemical engineering are discussed. The STN International Chemical Abstracts files are dwmbrd and two annotated searches are included, demonstrotmgsearch terhn~ques Meurling, Anita "CAS ONLINE and DARC: Acornparison"; Database 1990, 13(1),54-63.
Somerville. Arleen N. 'Subject Searching of Chemical Abstracts Online"; J. Chem. Educ. 19W, 70(3), 20&203. Explains how search terms would appear online in the basic index Psuhiect' fields) of a Chemical Abstracts record on STN ~nternational.A table lists the basx index tields ti, kw, it and outlines the format and indexing policies that apply to theae fields. An annotated search illustrates efktive use of terms. Numeric Data Heller, Stephen R. "CODATA Referral Database"; J. Chem. Inf. Comput. Sci. 1990,30(3), 34W46. Describes an IBM PC database and retrieval system for locating sources of information for scientific numeric data (not the data themselves). The database comes from a collection of Committee on Data for Science and Technology (CODATA) database diredorias and the UNESCO Inventory of Data Referral Sources in Science and Technology.
Guides/Comparlson~pecificTypes of Sources Online Databases Hawkins, Donald T. "A Review of Online Physical Sciences and Mathematics Databases. Part 2: Chemistry";Database 1985, 8(3), 31-41. Contains a table listing database, subject covered, producer, and starting date for approximately 60 databases; 41 references. Warr, Wendy A. "Online Access to Chemical Information:A Review":, Database 1987.. 1M3L ,~,.122-1 28. Presents a European perspective. Describes features of extant databases and systems. Discusses several trends such a s end user searching, front-ends and gateways; 46 references. ~~~~~~~~
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Patents Cloutier Kathleen. "AComoarison of Oniine Markush -~ -- Three .~. .~~ Databases"; J. Chem. Inf. Comput. Scl. 1991, 31(1),40-44. Compares WPIM (World Patent Index-Markush), Pharmsearch (French Patent and Trademark Office) and Marpat (Chemical Abstracts Senrice) ~
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Gmbb, Philip W. Patents in Chemistry and Biotechnolcgy; Clarendon Press. Oxford Univemitv Press: New York. 1986. The tint edltmn of this dook wm publtshed a q Parents For Chemms lnfurmatmn ha* been updated and new chapters added on patentmg of pharmaceuncal and b~oteehnolo@ralanventions. Intended a s a guide to patent law and practice for chemists. A brief (10 page) chapter discusses patent searching. Lotz. John W. "Patents (Literature)".In Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 3rd ed.; Wiiey: New York, 1983; Vol 16, pp 889-945. Describes patent documents and patent search services. The U.S. Patent Ofice and the International Patent Documentation Center are also discussed. A companion article, Patents (Practice and Management), discusses the legal aspects of the patent process (pp. 851-889). (Updated chapters on theses topics will be included in the 4th ed. of Kirk-Othmer, currently being published.) Melvin, Thomas C 'Patent Informatronon Compact Dlsk A Rev~ew 01 FoJr ProdLcts", So Tecn Llb 1991, 131).3 5 5 4
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Reaction Searching Borkent, J. H.; Oukes, F.; Noordik, J. H. 'Chemical Reaction Searching Compared in REACCS. SYNLIB, and ORAC"; J. Chem. fnf. Compuf. Sci. 1988, 28(3),148-150.
3. Bohning, James J. "Integration d Chemical History into the Chemical Literature Course"; J. Chem. Inf. Comput. Sci. 1984, 24(2),101-107. Describes a required three-credit course on the history and literature of chemistry at Wilkes College. The course focuses on the fundamentals of the chemical literature and emphasizes the achievements of earlv chemists. Some s~ecificmethods for integrating history into a literature course such a s assigmrncnt of a scientific biography are outlined.
Buntrock, Robert E. "Chemical Reaction Searching Revisited"; Database 1992, l33), 106-108. Describes recent changes to the REACCS and CASREACTS files. Buntrock, Robert E. "Chemical Reaction Searching: CASREACT and REACCS": Database 1988, Il(6). 124-127. Modem Approaches to Chemical Reaction Searching; Willett, P., Ed.: Gower Pub. Co.: Aldershot, England, 1986.
4. Carlson. G. Lynn; Worneldolt, Eric. "Seaming me Cnem~calLiterature: An Individualized Library Exerc~seUsing a SERAPHIM Program": J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66(10),839. Organic chemistry laboratory students are introduced to chemical literature via an exercise in which they generate a bioloeieallv active molecule mine the SERAPHIM . woeram Design-a-Drug. Students answer several questions about their molecule usim the literature a f k r a brief library orientation. Students ha"; eight weeks to complete the as&ment. Assignment is designed to minimize student sharing of answers.
Zass, Engelbert. "A User's View of Chemical Reaction lnformation Sources"; J. Chem. Inf. Cornput. Sd. 1990, 30(4),36W372. Chemical Abstracts, CASREACT, CRDS, Beilstein, REACCS, ORAC, and SYNLIB are compared. Examples of searches and an analysis of search tactics are included.
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Structure Searching Bawden. Dav~aand Mitchell. E.eanor. Chemical lnformation SySterns: Beyondthe Structure Diagram. Ell's Horwood Series n Chemlcal ComDutatlon, Statistics and nformation; El IS Horwood: New York, 1990. Describes intemated chemical information systems: systems that include s t n k u r e matching plus some aspect of computational chemistry e.g. molecular orbital calculations.
5. Carr. Cam A. "Ads for Teach,ng On1 ne Searching of the Cnemlc l Lterat~re';J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66(1).21-24. Describes educational programs available from database producers a s well as other materials and s e ~ c e that s can fa&ate preparation of inexpensive inshction programs in online searching for chemical information.
Wagner, A. Ben. 'Chemical Suostructure Searchmg: Comparing Three Commercially Available Databases"; Onlhe Rev. 1986, 10(3), 173-183. Compares Chemical Abstracts (on Qnestel and STN Intemational), Index Chemicus (Institute for Scientific Information), and the SANSS file (Chemical Information Systems).
6. Davis, C. H. 'Teaching of Chemical information Science to Graduates"; J. Chem. hf. Comput. Sd.1985,233),323-326. Reviews chemical information science programs within graduate schwla of library and information science. 7. Dess, H. M.; Kesselman, M.; Muha, G. M. "Introducing Online Searching of Chemical Abstractsin the Undergraduate CurricuI u w A n Alternative Approach";J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67(11), 946447. Juniors in a uhvsical . . chemistm laboratom course are introduced to online searching via a search exercise incorporated into the course as a "dry lab" using DIALOG'S Classroom Instruction Program. Following a two hour lectuddemonstration each student is allotted 20 minutes to perform an online exercise on assigned topics. In-house software contmls access to DIALOG and the time used per session.
Warr, Wendy A,; Wilkins, Martyn, P. Front End Software for Chemical Structure Searching: A State-of-the-ArtReview. Online 1992, 16(1),48-55. Examines nine products. Teaching Chemical lnformation See Table 2 for a summary of this section. I n addition to these articles, the ACS ISLA Clearinghouse for Chemical Information I n s t r u c t i o n a l Materials, described aboue, can provide course outlines a n d exercises for teaching chemical znformation 1. Abrash, Henry I. "Course in Chemical lnformation Retrieval"; J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69(2),14% 146. A one-unit, one-semester course (15 lectures) for graduate students and upper level undergraduates provides instruction on using t h e basic reference tools for chemistrv such a s Chemical Abstracts, Bellstein, Gmelin, and spectral collections. A course syllabus, typical weekly homework assignments, search problems and examinations (with answers) are provided. 2. Allan. Feme C. "Instruction in Chemical Literature-industrial Librarian Viewpoint"; J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59(12),999-1002. Texaco Chemical Ca. modified an ACS audio course on using the chemical literature by Samuel Wilen to ensure that all technical staff were familiar with using the literature. The course
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Updates an earlier article by the same author (J.Chem. Ed., 57356, 1980) that also listed AV materials. Evaluations are included for some items. 9. Epling. Gary A,; Franck, Richard W. "Developing Familiarity with the Primary Literature of Chemistry-A Student Exercise";J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56(6), 388-389. An exercise designed for large undergraduate organic chemistry courses that requires a minimum of instructor time is described. Students must prepare a bibliography on an assigned compound using Chemical Abstracts and Science Citation Index. I0 F kes, Lew s E 'Aavanced Organlc Chemistry Learnlng from the Prmary Llleraare'. J Chem Educ 1989, 66(11). 92&921 Students read assigned iournal articles that outline the basic techniques for de~ermihingreactionmechanisms and answer auestions based on the articles. Students also oresent an oral semrnar on an indwidually nsnfined paper and wnte a paper on n e m n t orgnnie research topw
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11. French. Larry. Teaching Organ c Syntnesis--An Aovancea Or. ganlc Chem stry C o m e That Lses the Pmary L terature'; J. Chem Educ 1992.. 69(4l. . . . 287-289 Advanced undergraduate students use journal articles instead of a text to study total synthesis of natural and nonnatural products. 12. Gaus, Paul L. etal. "DIALOG in the Classroom"; J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 6q12). 1048-1049. Presents teaching methods and practice questions with answers far a ane-q&er murse onsearching online chemical information sources using DIALOG'S practice file, ONTAP CA SEARCH. The course is desiened for juniors and emohasizes inorganic chemistry. 13. Gorin, George. "Alternative Approaches to Teaching Chemical lnformation Retrieval";J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68(9). 757-759, Presents a series of five exercises where students use print and online Chemical Abstracts to write a review article on a topic of their choosing. A modification of this appmach for a small college is outlined. Incorporating information instruction into the chemistry cu~liculumis discussed and an outline of lectures for a ane-credit course that includes the five exercises is provided. 14. Gorin, George. "An Approach to Teaching Chemical Information Retrieval'; J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59(12),9914194. Library exercises are the orinciole vehicle for teachingchemical information in this approach. Some representative exercises are described and a ane-semester, two credit-hour course is outlined. 15. Graybeal, Jack D. "A One-Quarter-One-CreditCourse in Chemical Literature"; J. Chem. Inf. Comput. Sci. 1984,24(4),193-195. Describes lecture content and exercises for a 10-hour course for college juniors a t Virginia Polyiech Institute & State University. 16. Hosteuler, John D.; Wolfe, Michele B. "A Brief Introduction to the Chemical Literature with a Bibliography and Exercises"; J. Chem. Educ. 1984,61(7),622-624. Describes a set of materials: Chemical Literature Exercises and Resources (CLEAR), designed as a brief introduction to the chemical literature. Materials include a users'nate nlus an mtruduction to the literature, d bibliography and three exer. crses. Materials were used in an undergmduate physical chemistry laboratory course. ~
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17. Jenkins, Jerry A. "Undergraduate Instruction in Online Searching of Chemical Abstracts";J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69(8), 63-1. At Otterhein College students are introduced to print sources within the chemistry curriculum. Online searching is taught in the first term of a three term required senior seminar course (two quarter-hours credit). Chemical Abstracts searching an STN International is taught using materials produced by STN (STN-The Basics and its accompanying Instructor
Notes). These materials are described and observations on their use are provided. 18. Kline, Eugene. "A Practical Approach to the Use of Literature Early in a College Career"; J. Chem. Inf. Comput. Sci. 1984, 24(3), 190-1 92. Advantages of instilling literature skills in the first two years of college are discussed. The author recommends that students be encouraged to modify their organic laboratory experiments based an information they obtain from the literature e.g. chmsing a target molecule or a reagent related to the one assigned. The instructor guides students to appropriate information sourees. 19. Krumpoic, Miroslav; Trimakas, Diana, "Searching Chemical A b stracts Online in Undergraduate Chemistry. Part 1: CA File, Boolean, and Proximity Operators"; J Chem. Educ. 1987, 64(1), 5559. Online searching of Chemical Abstracts via STN International is introduced as part of the advanced organic chemistry laboratory. Teaching notes plus a search transcript are provided. 20. Krumpolc. Miroslav; Trimakas, Diana, "Searching Chemical Abstracts Online in Undergraduate Chemistry. PaR 2: Registry (Structure) File: Molecular Formulas, Names, and Name Fragments"; J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66(1), 26-29. The Registry file on STN International is described and four search transcripts, annotated with teaching nates, are presented. Searches demonstrate searching the H e for a chemical name, a formula, and searching for preparations. Several additional search problems are also provided. Searches were used a s exercises in an organic chemistry labaratory course. 21. Meschel, S. 'Science lnformation Retrieval-A New Undergraduate Course": J. Chem. Educ. 1991.. 687). . .. 562-565. I)eserihe~a one-scmestm course far MS candidate and srnior underyaduatrr s t Ruoserrlt University. Most of the studcntr held lobs in the rhcm~eslmdustrv. A detailed course description &d a list of exercises are proGded a s well as a list of recommended readings. 22. Miller, James M. "Independent Student Searching of the Chemical Abstracts Files": J. Chem. Educ 1989.. 6M11. . . 24-25. Junior chemistry miljurs in an inrtrumentatiun course at Drew Cnrversity were e v e n unlimiicd access r u the learning fileson WN lntrrnatwnal via an academlc account that allows aff-peak searching a t reduced rates. Students a t Drew all have their awn PC's: modems were orovided for this class. Students were given SIX exerclscs 10 cdmp~rteand were instructed on scnrch basic* via two STS tutorial disks Online time and wsts are discussed. 23. Parker, Gordon A. "Student Use of the Chemical Literature"; J. Chem. Educ. 1973,50(9),606-607. Questions fmm a current journal article are assigned each week a s Dart of a two-auarter course in instrumental analvsis for iunior and senior ehemistrv maims. Journal assienments ~
