Library Resources & Servicesfor Chemical Engineering
Nasser Saleh PhD, P.Eng.
September 5, 2014
Engineering & Science Libraryhttp://library.queensu.ca/webeng/
http://library.queensu.ca/chemeng
Where are the best papers!
Where to start?
Patents & Standards
Engineering on the Go
• Journal apps• Mobile-optimized databases– SciFinder– Compendex• E-readers/E-books• Eng. Apps– CRC e-books– Calculators• Math Studio• Wolfram Alpha
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Document Delivery & Interlibrary Loan
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Research Tools
(Beilstein & Gmelin)
Compendex
Current Awareness Resources
• Search alerts–Web of Science, Scifinder, Google Scholar, etc. • Citation alerts–Web of Science• Journal table of contents– ACS, RSC, Web of Science, etc. • Advance articles & preprints• Blogs & podcasts– Sceptical Chymist, In the Pipeline, etc. • Society & industry news
Managing References
Writing Resources
• Thesis templates• Style guides• Writing guides• Writing Centre (Stauffer)• Copyright Advisory Office
Share Your Research
• Discover high impact journals in your field– Journal Citation Reports (JCR)– SCImago Journal Rankings• Track the impact of a specific research area–Web of Science citation alerts– Citation reports– Article level metrics, e.g. IOP• Publish your thesis on QSpace
Beware Unscrupulous Publishers
• Beall’s List of Predatory Open Access Publishers • Unsolicited offers to publish your thesis• Invitations to join the editorial boards of obscure
journals• Journals or websites using your name, research, etc.
without your permission
Thank You!
Nasser Saleh PhD, MSLIS, P.Eng
Head, Engineering & Science LibraryDouglas Library
Office 517
