Chemical Info for the Non-Practitioner (10/19 Webcast)
The SLA Chemistry Division is pleased to co-sponsor an upcoming webcast, featuring the Division’s very own Judith Currano. This educational webcast will teach you the basics of locating chemical information.
“Chemical Information for the Non-Practitioner” begins at 6:00pm EST on Tuesday, October 19. This webcast is free, although advanced registration is required (by Monday, October 18 at noon EST). Note: the onsite program is held in Philadelphia, and includes a tour of the Chemical Heritage Foundation prior to the webcast. More details follow.
DESCRIPTION:
This session will provide sources and insight into the process of locating chemical information for those without a science background. Even if you’re a seasoned professional, this session will demonstrate some new approaches to age-old questions in the chemical field.
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
- Understand the organization of the chemical literature and the unique access points that it offers
- Identify key sources or types of source for various types of chemical reference questions,
- Be aware of the specialized search techniques that exist to answer particular types of question.
