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UPDATE: Dr. Williams has made slides to both talks he gave at Cornell on May 14th: http://www.slideshare.net/AntonyWilliams/online-social-networking-for-the-chemical-sciences http://www.slideshare.net/AntonyWilliams/e-science-at-the-royal-society-of-chemistry-current-initiatives   The Physical Sciences Library invites to a talk by Antony Williams, Vice President of Strategic Development and Head of Cheminformatics, RSC Online Social Networking for the Chemical Sciences  Tuesday, May 14th, 3pm (Bagel Minute sponsored by [...]

CLARK HALL STUDY SPACE CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS       May we suggest other quiet study spaces:   Math Library (Malott Hall, 4th floor) Mann Library Carpenter Hall study space Uris Library   Librarians can be found in offices 275/277 and 284.  Questions or concerns can be directed to pslref@cornell.edu Thanks for your understanding: Physicalsciences.library.cornell.edu [...]

Save the Date for May 14th!  The Physical Sciences Library is sponsoring a presentation on ChemSpider.    Come out to learn about the tool from a ChemSpider representative – also how to make your online profiles appear professional.  Social Hour to follow.  More details TBA!

Good News: Your study space will be getting a makeover! Bad News:  It’s going to be a little noisier and dustier than usual…           Sometime later this semester, the Physical Sciences Library study space will be undergoing renovations.  There are several other spaces that you are always welcome to use if [...]

In case you didn’t know, the Cornell University Library at large has their own blog, The Essentials.  Recently, they featured an article on our latest library service, virtual shelf browsing.  Below is the transcript, or you can visit the blog yourself: “Going virtual” – shifting to an online environment – has huge benefits for library [...]

If you visit the Physical Sciences Library website, you will notice something different.  We are proud to announce today the launch of our brand new service – Virtual Shelf Browser! While our users love the 24/7 virtual access to the physical scenes collections, we recognized many missed the experience of browsing the stacks.  The Virtual [...]

This Thursday, the Physical Sciences and Math Libraries are hosting an open house right outside Clark 283 (the Physical Sciences Library study space) from 2-4 pm.  This event will be great if you missed the orientation sessions back in August, need a refresher on library tools and services, or want to just stop by and [...]

If you are in the chemistry field, chances are you frequent SciFinder scholar for your research. Where can you find SciFinder? SciFinder can be easily accessed on the Physical Sciences Library homepage, under The Essentials.  Click the icon to be granted access to the database.                  You can [...]

Reminder!  The Physical Sciences Library and GAC are holding SciFinder sessions this Thursday.  All in attendance get a pizza and soda lunch. When:  July 5 - 219 Baker Hall Schedule: 10:30-11:30am  SciFinder NINJA Overview:  tailored specifically for new chemistry graduate students – but feel free to attend if you want a refresher. 11:30-noon:  Mendeley and citation [...]

Have you used SciFinder?  Would you like to become better at using this essential database?   The Physical Sciecnes Library and Graduate Association of Chemistry(GAC) present you a suite of sessions on SciFinder tips and strategies to improve your research. When:  July 5 - 219 Baker Hall Schedule: 10:30-11:30am  SciFinder NINJA Overview:  tailored specifically for new chemistry graduate students – [...]