Chemistry
Chemistry
Location of the subject
Current literature for the subject of Chemistry (che) is available on open-access shelves in the departmental library on the Wechloy campus. Older holdings are located on Level 4 of the Central Library on Uhlhornsweg.
In addition to the printed collections, the BIS also provides access to electronic resources such as e-books, databases and journals. Further information on this can be found here: Information on accessing electronic resources.
Search for literature
You can search for specialist literature and articles not listed in ORBISplus in specialist databases:
You can find an overview of all electronically available journals in the Electronic Journals Library:
You are welcome to suggest books and other media for acquisition by the BIS. Please use the following form for this purpose:
SciFinder
SciFinder is a specialist information system for searching the databases of the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) and the National Library of Medicine.
Databases of the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS):
- CAplus
- REGISTRY
- CASREACT
- CHEMCATS
- CHEMLIST
- PubMed
- MEDLINE
SciFinder Web
To use the browser-based SciFinder Web version, you must register with CAS.
- Registration
- SciFinder Web homepage (Please note: SciFinder Web will be taken offline shortly)
Please note: If there is no active use of the search interface within 10 minutes of logging in via SciFinder Web, access will be automatically terminated (timeout).
Learning how to research
The Chemistry Department is your point of contact for selecting specialist literature and offers training courses and guided tours.
Research-related services
Digital Humanities (DH)
The BIS Digital Humanities Service offers advice, training and further education on DH methods and tools: Digital Humanities at the BIS
Research Data Management (RDM)
The BIS operates the DARE research data repository and also offers advice and training on RDM: Information on RDM
Authority Data Service
Authority data is a tool for increasing the visibility of research data and results. The BIS assists with the creation and editing of entries in the Joint Authority File (GND): Authority Data Service
Open Access
The BIS supports the University’s researchers with open access publications, including via an open access publication fund: Information on open access publishing
Nationwide services
Pharmacy Specialist Information Service
This service is specifically aimed at researchers. Its aim is to provide them with specialist literature and research-related information quickly and directly, regardless of their location. As a nationwide system, specialist information services complement the information infrastructures of universities and research institutions.