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Chemistry Information Sources Guides

For an extensive guides to the many sources of reference materials available to address chemistry questions, check out the following:

Chemistry Journals and Magazines

American Chemical Society Publications This link opens in a new window
Indexing and fulltext for journals of the ACS, 1879 to present.
The Publications Division of the American Chemical Society provides the worldwide scientific community with a comprehensive collection of the most-cited, peer-reviewed journals in the chemical and related sciences.
Science Magazine This link opens in a new window
A leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary.

Library Search (JEWL)

Recommended Chemistry Databases

Use the Chemistry databases to get started on your research.

Chemistry Central
Free access to peer-reviewed articles published in the Chemistry Central Journal and the BioMed journals, as well as to articles published in independent journals that are using the BioMed publishing service.
PubChem
Contains more than 10 million compound structures with their biological property information and 17 million records of substances.

SciFinderⁿ (CAS SciFinderⁿ) This link opens in a new window
Database of references, substances, reactions and supplier content in chemistry and related sciences. Includes relevance-ranked results, step-by-step procedures and protocols, citation mapping, biosequence searching, retrosynthetic analysis, patent landscape mapping, touch-screen enabled structure drawing and more. MTSU users must register for SciFinderⁿ with an MTSU email address. SciFinderⁿ is only available to current MTSU students, faculty, and staff.
SciFinderⁿ Quick Reference Guide (PDF)

SciFinderⁿ Training

Mobile site at scifinder.cas.org/mobile (must register before using mobile site).
Scopus This link opens in a new window
Abstracts and citations from peer-reviewed literature and conference proceedings in Life Sciences, Medicine, Physical Sciences, Technology, Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities.
Video Tutorials
Content Coverage Guide

Science Education Videos

JoVE Biology This link opens in a new window
Peer-reviewed research in video format: Cellular biology, developmental biology, microbiology, immunology, plant biology, medicine, and neuroscience.
Articles that accompany videos can be downloaded in PDF form.
JoVE Chemistry This link opens in a new window
Fundamental and applied research (in video format) that investigates molecular interactions, properties, and structure.
JoVE Chemistry includes fundamental and applied research that investigates molecular interactions, properties, and structure spanning in the following core divisions: analytical, organic, organometallic, inorganic, bioinorganic, and biochemistry. This section also includes the design and preparation of materials and small molecules for advanced or unique applications. Articles that accompany videos can be downloaded in PDF form.
JoVE Science Education - Basic Methods in Cellular and Molecular Biology This link opens in a new window
15 videos demonstrate how to execute basic techniques commonly used in cellular and molecular biology.
Each video is paired with additional video resources for you to view practical applications of the technique and other complementary skills.

Videos cover plasmid purification, the ELISA method, transfection, etc.
JoVE Science Education - Essentials of Biology 1: yeast, Drosophila and C. elegans This link opens in a new window
15 videos discuss three model organisms commonly used in life sciences research: S. cerevisiae (Baker’s Yeast), D. melanogaster (the fruit fly), and C. elegans (nematode roundworm).
In addition to discussing the current and historical significance of these organisms, the collection includes concepts and methodology relating to how they are maintained and reproduce in the laboratory.
JoVE Science Education - Essentials of Environmental Science This link opens in a new window
15 videos explore and evaluate environmental systems, enabling the viewer to look deeper into environmental issues by highlighting important topics ranging from soil and water contaminants and invasive species to alternative energy and forestry.
Videos:
Tree Identification
Forest Survey
Urban Forestry
Fuel Cell Assembly
Biofuel Production
Testing for GM Foods
Turbidity and Total Solids
Measuring Dissolved Oxygen
Nutrients in Aquatic Ecosystems
Tropospheric Ozone
Determination of NOx
Lead Analysis of Soil
Elemental Analysis of Soil
Soil Nutrient Analysis
Analysis of Earthworm Populations
JoVE Science Education - General Laboratory Techniques This link opens in a new window
15 videos show to use standard pieces of laboratory equipment essential in many experiments, as well as how to perform basic laboratory functions.
Each video is paired with additional video resources for you to view practical applications of the technique and other complementary skills.

Videos cover centrifuge, light microscopy, working in the hood, making solutions, microplate reader, etc.
Kanopy Streaming Video This link opens in a new window
Watch streaming films, documentaries, and training videos from Criterion Collection, Women Make Movies, First Run Features, and other leading producers. The library owns some titles on this platform, but most content is leased solely for classroom use; see https://library.mtsu.edu/mediaresources/policy
Kanopy Troubleshooting Guide
Kanopy Accessibility Statement
Creating playlists and/or clips (Must first create a Kanopy account)

Periodic Table

The following websites provide interactive and dynamic versions of the Periodic Table of Elements.

Visual Interpretation of the Table of Elements
WebElements: the periodic table on the web
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Clicking on the elements will take you to an article with basic information on the element.
Dynamic Periodic Table
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Options to view wikipedia articles on each element and its isotopes. Also view property data and orbitals for each element.
Periodic Table of Videos
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Short videos about every element.
The Photographic Periodic Table of Elements
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Elements displayed with a photo representing the element.

Software Training Resources

LinkedIn Learning (with Lynda.com content)
Video-based instruction for business, creative and technology skills, free to MTSU students, faculty, and staff. Create a personal account and/or log in at https://www.mtsu.edu/itd/lil.php. Provided by MTSU.
O'Reilly Online Learning (formerly Safari eBooks)
Tech and business content from more than 250 publishers - along with videos, case studies, expert-curated learning paths and self-assessment. Includes Safari e-books. *After your first login, you will receive an account setup email. You do not have to set up a personal account, but you must do so in order to use the mobile app.

For user help, see the O'Reilly LibGuide. For info on the mobile app, see Safari mobile apps.
Not all O'Reilly content is available for mobile viewing.

SciFinder Scholar Mobile

scan the QR code to access SciFinder Scholar Mobile (must have registered first)

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