Chemistry
This Guide is in support of the research and teaching needs of the Department of Chemistry at UVA
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Find Articles and Meeting Papers
- Find articles in scholarly and/or peer-reviewed journals
- Find articles in magazines, newspapers, and trade publications
- Find papers from conferences and meetings
- Register for and request articles and papers through Interlibrary Loan
Find Properties and Spectra
- Find chemical and physical properties of compounds
- Find specialty properties like spectra and phase diagrams
Find Patents
- Search for U.S. patents or international patents
- Learn about patent classifications
Find Books and Dissertations
- Search for print books or electronic books (e-books)
- Find UVA Dissertations and Theses, as well as those from other institutions
- Register for and request books and dissertations through Interlibrary Loan
Resources for…
- Resources in support of a variety of activities related to teaching and scholarship:
- Careers in Chemistry
- Open Access Options in Chemistry
- Research Ethics
- Writing and Publishing
Whether you are new to UVA or simply new to using the UVA Library, whether you are a student, faculty, or staff member, here are some tips, tricks and resources to be aware of to make your experience easier and more efficient.
Getting Started using UVA Library for Chemistry Research:
- Use VIRGO to search within our collection, make requests, find and create course reserves, organize and share bookmarks, and set personal preferences for your own use of the system. Sign in using NetBadge.
- Register for a SciFinder account using your virginia.edu email address.
- Install LibKey Nomad to gain one-click access to articles and other materials we subscribe to.
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Download and install ChemDraw using your virginia.edu email address to register (Note: this is a Chemistry Department license).
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Register for an ORCID