Science Information Skills for Chemistry
| Knowledge level | Library links | Non-library links |
| Introductory | ||
| Know the location and layout of the General Library, Kate Edger Information Commons, Tamaki and Other Libraries | Campus map | |
| Abide by library regulations | ||
Be familiar with Library home page and library resources |
Library & Resources Overview (workshop) (choose from dropdown menu) | |
| Know where to find help | Enquiry Desk |
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| Understand how to use NetAccount | Uni IT Essentials (workshop) (choose from dropdown menu); NetAccount - Services |
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| Learn how to access Library resources - The Catalogue, Course Materials, Short Loan, Inter-Campus Library Delivery Services | Find Course Readings (workshop) (choose from dropdown menu) |
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| Be familiar with photocopying, printing & computer facilities | Copy & Print Services | |
| Be able to identify the components of a reference | ||
| Be able to find past exam papers | Readings & Exams | |
| 2 - Basic Research (core databases, referencing, EndNote, accessing literature) | Library links | Non-library links |
Know how to contact your subject librarian Library Liaison Officers |
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| Know your core databases, be familier with their efficient & effective use and output format (PDF, HTML) ; Complete a comprehensive subject search | Chemistry databases | ChemSpider |
| Know how to search the Catalogue | Library Search | |
| Evaluation of information resources - Use of resources, extraction of relevant material; introduction to publication cycle --> peer review | Research and Writing Hints - Biological Sciences | |
| Identify the CAS Registry Number® of compounds. |
SciFinder | CAS Registry |
| Analysis of a reference, DOI, Journal Abbreviations | ||
| Reference styles and referencing | Referencing Styles Recommended by Science Departments | Referencite |
| Citation management (e.g. EndNote) | EndNote |
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| Plagiarism | Referencite > Plagiarism | |
| Turnitin for students (includes videos) | ||
| Access to resources not at the University of Auckland - material not immediately accessible (ILL, non-subscribed resources) | Interlibrary Loan Requesting Service | |
| 3 - Intermediate research | Library links | Non-library links |
| Citation tracking - understand journal rankings and the importance of citation data | ||
| Theses - finding, using - University requirements | Theses and Dissertations | |
| Publishing - format of name, impact factors, open-access, IP, copyright | Publishing your research work | |
| Chemical Drawing Packages | SciFinder | Chemdraw (University site licence - ask at Department) Spartan (Ask at Department) Gaussian (Ask at Department) |
| Be familiar with compilations of official methods of analysis and standards | AOAC ;AACC; AOCS; ASTM Standards |
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| Efficiently locate chemical and physical properties of substances, including their spectra. | ||
| Chemical nomenclature | IUPAC Nomenclature and Symbols | |
| Be familiar with safety practices and databases, MSDS etc. | ||
| 4 - Advanced Research (postgraduate information, bibliometrics) | Library links | Non-library links |
| Awareness and selection of non-core and specialized databases e.g. Crystallography | ICSD (Inorganic Crystal Structure Database | |
| Theses - binding, embargoes, copyright, writing | ||
| Funding Sources | Research Support | |
Publishing - know how to submit items to ResearchSpace |
ResearchSpace | |
| Bibliometrics - understand journal rankings and the importance of citation data | ||
Know the importance of patents and be able to search for patents on a subject. |
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| Literature of discipline |
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Information Competencies for Chemistry Undergraduates: the elements of information literacy (Special Libraries Association Chemistry Division) ACS Guidelines and Evaluation Procedures for Bachelor's Degree Programs (2008) |
| Open Access Resources | Guide to Open Access Information | |
| Research collaboration | ResearcherID | |
| Research+ | Research Outputs (Academic profile) (staff intranet - requires login) | |
Become familiar with the PBRF (Performance Based Research Fund) process |
Performance Based Research Fund | |
| Funding | ||
| Career planning | Career development | |
| Exploring and sharing teaching Resources | Xcitr - online repos |
File last updated :
27 February, 2012
Comments and suggestions (including potential additions) to :
Bevan Shortridge