CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics is now in E-resources at USC Libraries!

I am pleased to announce that CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics is now in E-resources at USC Libraries. CRC Handbook is known as the Bible in chemistry. Please go to Databases of the E-resources, search the title, and enjoy it!

Here are highlights of the current version:

• Continues to provide most accurate, reliable, and current resource available on chemical data
• Provides the widest and most complete coverage of data on properties of inorganic and organic compounds
• Contains NEW as well as updated tables and references to help readers stay up-to-date with the latest developments
• Presents a new Foreword written by Dr. Harold Kroto, credited for co-discovering the Buckminsterfullerene

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Workshop on Monday Nov. 26th from 2-3:30pm at SGM 121

Do you want to know more about USC Library services and resources?

Do you want to effectively do information research for your research and study?

Please come to the workshop designed specially for you!

The workshop will be held on Monday Nov. 26th from 2-3:30pm at SGM 121.

We will

• learn USC Libraries services together
• explore information resources USC Libraries provide to you
• learn how to conduct an information research on some important chemistry and science databases
• learn how to use the “free” citation (or bibliographic) software USC provides
• And more …

There is a Q&A session from 3:30 – 4:30 after the workshop. Please feel free to drop by SGM 121 for your questions during this 1-hr session.

Spaces are limited, so please email me (nxiao@usc.edu) for sign-up.

I look forward to seeing many of you at the workshop! Good luck to your research and study!

The Merck Index Now Available at Knovel

“We are pleased to announce that the 14th Edition of The Merck Index will be available online through Knovel on December 1, 2007. The go-to reference for generations of chemical engineers, chemists, and medical professionals in industry and academia looking for precise, comprehensive information on chemicals, drugs, and biologicals can be accessed easier, faster and more accurately than ever before through Knovel.

To learn more about The Merck Index at Knovel, register for one of our upcoming demonstrations below:

• Tuesday, December 4th at 12:00 PM Eastern Time
• Tuesday, December 4th at 3:00 PM Eastern Time
• Thursday, December 6th at 9:00 AM Eastern Time
• Thursday, December 6th at 12:00 PM Eastern Time

All participants will automatically be entered into multiple drawings for $50 Amazon.com gift certificates”.