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CHEMISTRY RESOURCES
Western Nevada College
Library & Media Services
Spring 2009
FINDING INFORMATION IN CHEMISTRY
• Start at the library website for general
information, use
• Reference books for background
information,
• Research databases to find journal
articles, and
• Links in the subject guide to find useful
websites.
You can
always ask
a librarian
for help.
Library URL
Want to explore
the complete
subject guide?
REFERENCE BOOKS
• Hawleys Condensed Chemical Dictionary
• Van Nostrand’s Encyclopedia of Chemistry
• CRC Handbook of Chemistry & Physics
• Poisoning & Toxicology Handbook
• Drug Facts & Comparisons
• Merck Index : an Encyclopedia of Chemicals,
Drugs, and Biologicals
Click any link to see
more information in
the library catalog.
ACCESS SCIENCE
• Online equivalent of the McGraw-Hill
Encyclopedia of Science & Technology
• Definitions of scientific terms
• Includes in-depth articles, biographies
of scientists, news, study guides,
bibliographies and web sites
Enter search term or phrase here
To find relevant articles
faster, use this area to
limit results
More ways to limit your search
Print out, email, or download your article
CHEMISTRY JOURNALS
Check out
what titles
are available
150 + full-text journals &
magazines available online
These websites were
chosen specifically
for you by WNC
faculty and librarians
CONTACT:
Library Website: library.wnc.edu
Library Reference Desk:
445-3227 (Carson City)
423-5330 (Fallon)
E-mail: [email protected]