MethodsNow: unlimited trial access until 18th May 2016

Search and compare scientific methods with MethodsNow.

We have arranged for registered SciFinder users to have free and unlimited access to MethodsNow synthetic preparations in reaction answers until 18th May 2016.

According to CAS:

MethodsNow^TM features step-by-step instructions for analytical and synthetic methods in areas like pharmacology, HPLC, food analysis, natural product isolation analysis and water analysis, plus:

• Saves time with easy access to method details from millions of disclosed procedures

• Lets you quickly compare analytical methods side-by-side

• Displays experimental details in easy-to-read table format

• Includes materials, instrumentation, conditions and more

• Covers synthetic preparations from top journals and patents

• Features content curated by CAS scientists for superior discoverability and new CAS Method Number^TM identifiers for quick reference

Coverage includes synthetic preparations from 180 highly respected journals.

How to access the MethodsNow content

• Find an article of interest.
• Get reactions.
• Find the MethodsNow logo in your results for a preview of the procedure.

Want to know more about MethodsNow?

Go to the MethodsNow website where you will find more details and will be able to view a short video for an overview. More in-depth videos are also available from here.

Want to recommend MethodsNow for purchase?

If you consider that adding MethodsNow to our existing subscription to SciFinder would be worthwhile, please contact me at cmc32@cam.ac.uk.

Molymods available in the library

Two sets of molymods are available for use in the Chemistry Library.

The Orbit Organic and Inorganic Individual Set which you can use:

to make models of many molecules and compare different structures including saturated hydrocarbons, unsaturated hydrocarbons, cyclic hydrocarbons, functional groups in organic chemistry, benzene, polymerization, optical isomerism, simple inorganic molecules and complex ions

It contains 240 atoms, and 200 bonds.

The other set is the molymod Inorganic/Organic (Student) Set. It contains 52 atoms, supplied in a 4- compartment box.

Feel free to use these sets but please remember that they cannot be removed from the Library.

Let us know how you get on using the molymods and which you prefer; perhaps even make us something!

Protolib – the final report

Since November last year the Futurelib programme has been engaged in intensive exploration of how spaces in the University of Cambridge’s libraries are being used. Entitled ‘Protolib…

Source: Protolib – the final report

Ebooks survey – win an Apple Watch

Good luck!

ebooks@cambridge

Students and researchers, would you like to be in with a chance of winning an Apple Watch? Please spare 15-20 minutes of your time to complete ProQuest’s 2016 Global Student & Researcher Ebook Surveyand you will be entered into a prize draw with results announced in June.

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ACS mobile apps

Check out these ACS mobile apps which will give you access to ACS journals that the University subscribes to, and help you keep up to date with the latest research in your field:

• ACS2Go – ACS Publications’ mobile platform optimized for tablets and smartphones
• C&EN – keep up to date with the latest chemistry news
• ACS Journals Mobile App

Several other apps are available, for fun and careers interests.

Find out more on the ACS Mobile Apps website: http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/mobile-apps.html.

To find out more about apps from other publishers please see our blog: https://cambridgechemlib.wordpress.com/category/apps/.

MethodsNow available in SciFinder

Search and compare scientific methods with MethodsNow.

Registered SciFinder users have 5 free samples to preview MethodsNow synthetic preparations in reaction answers.

According to CAS:

MethodsNow^TM features step-by-step instructions for analytical and synthetic methods in areas like pharmacology, HPLC, food analysis, natural product isolation analysis and water analysis, plus:

• Saves time with easy access to method details from millions of disclosed procedures

• Lets you quickly compare analytical methods side-by-side

• Displays experimental details in easy-to-read table format

• Includes materials, instrumentation, conditions and more

• Covers synthetic preparations from top journals and patents

• Features content curated by CAS scientists for superior discoverability and new CAS Method Number^TM identifiers for quick reference

Coverage includes synthetic preparations from 180 highly respected journals.

How to access the MethodsNow samples

• Find an article of interest.
• Get reactions.
• Find the MethodsNow logo in your results for a preview of the procedure.

Want to know more about MethodsNow?

Go to the MethodsNow website where you will find more details and will be able to view a short video for an overview. More in-depth videos are also available from here.

Want to recommend MethodsNow for purchase?

If you take advantage of any of the free content samples and consider that adding MethodsNow to our existing subscription to SciFinder would be worthwhile, please contact me at cmc32@cam.ac.uk.