Chemistry   Tags: analytical_chemistry, best_bet, biological_chemistry, chemistry, inorganic_chemistry, organic_chemistry, physical_chemistry, science, subject:chem course:420 section:001 year:2012 term:winter  

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Ready for exploring the Chemical Information world? This research guide will get you started with resources you need for study, instruction, and research in Chemistry, especially those collected/subscribed by MLibrary. Please use the top tabs to navigate through recommended databases, journals, ebooks, and other resources. 

If you need any assistance during your chemistry-related research, please contact your Chemistry Librarian Ye Li.

Download/print FAQ about MLibrary resrouces and services for students and researchers in Chemistry. 

Q1: How to Access MLibrary?

• MLibrary Gateway  
• More than 20 libraries around campus
• Libraries you will use the most
• Shapiro Science Library
• Taubman Health Science Library
• Art, Architecture & Engineering Library
•  Library Hours  

Q2: How to Get Help?

• Contact Subject Specialist
• Ye Li, Chemistry Librarian, liye@umich.edu
• Specialists in other subjects
• Instant message – Ask A Librarian

Q3: How to Find Books?

•  Library Catalog – Mirlyn  
• To find the location/call number/links for books, journals, videos, conference proceedings, etc.
• “Available online”: Link to online resources
• “GetThis”
• Recall an item
• Deliver items to the library you preferred
• Link to 7Fast delivery service – scanned articles/book chapters sent through Email 

Q4: How to Check Out and Renew Books?

• Check them out at circulation desks with your MCard.
• Loan periods
• Fines, charges, recalls
• Log onto “My Library Account” (left bottom of library homepage) to renew books or bring them to the circulation desk

Q5: How to Find Articles?

• When you know the citation
• “MGet It” citation linker (Top menu bar of MLibrary homepage)
• Mirlyn catalog to search the journal title
• Browse/search online journal titles with Search Tools
• When I know the topic I am interested
• Search databases (see Q6)

Q6: How to Access Databases?

• When I know which database I need
• Type the title in the “Search” box and “Go” at the library homepage
• Use “Search Tools” (Top menu bar) to search for the database
• When I do not know which database to use
• “Search Tools” – Browse databases by Subject
• Check Research Guides
• Chemistry 
• Biology 
• Biological Chemistry

Q7: How to Access Resources Remotely?

• When I am off campus or on wireless connection
• Use links to resources on MLibrary web pages (From quick “Search” box or Mirlyn). They contain MLibrary proxy information and will ask you to log in with your unique name and Kerberos password.
• Use Proxy Sever Bookmarklet to reload the page
• When I use mobile devices
• Setup VPN
• Proxy Sever bookmarklet for mobile devices 

Q8: How to Get Resources MLibrary Does Not Own?

• Interlibrary Loan
• Request a purchase
• Contact subject specialist, Ye Li, liye@umich.edu
• Fill request form           
• Allow processing time