Use online databases to locate references to journal articles, book chapters, books, and more. Most online databases provide abstracts but many will also link you to full-text resources. Use Journal Titles /Journal Locator to determine which journal titles you may access at UR.
SciFinder-n is the world's largest and most comprehensive database of chemical information. Instructions for first-time users of SciFinder-n can be found in the box to the left.
Use encyclopedias and dictionaries to obtain an overview of your subject, an understanding of basic concepts, a summary of key issues, and definitions. Articles frequently include bibliographies and may refer you to other entries on related topics.
Handbooks provide a wealth of information - physical constants, data, tabular materials - in all areas of chemistry.