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1. SciFinder Scholar (Web version)
SciFinder Scholar is the most comprehensive database of chemical literature, structures and reactions. It is an essential tool for researchers in chemistry, chemical engineering and biochemistry. In the workshop, you will learn how to:

• Perform author, topic, chemical name, structure and reaction searches
• Get substance details, such as physical, chemical and spectra properties as well as related references
• Find synthetic pathways for substances, including involved catalysts, solvents and conditions

2. Current Awareness Services
Setting up alerts to keep track of the current literature in your research is easy and convenient. In this workshop, you will have hands-on practice and learn how to:

• Set up an RSS feed reader account (Google Reader will be used)
• Create Table of Contents (TOC) Alerts for your favorite journal titles
• Create search and citation alerts from library databases (Scopus, Web of Science, etc.)

Register: Library Class Registration (http://library.ust.hk/ce/)

We look forward to seeing you at the workshop!

HKUST Library

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