The databases below are databases specific to the field of chemistry. They feature resources and have special tools and features specific to finding chemistry research.
The databases below are some of the general science databases that may be helpful when researching broad chemistry topics or topics that are interdisciplinary within other science fields.
The database below is mainly for physics but it may be helpful when researching chemistry topics.
The databases below are some of the nursing and health science databases that may be helpful when researching biochemistry and pre-med topics.
PubMed comprises more than 24 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.
If you have searched PubMed and located a citation of interest, check for full-text icons in the upper right corner of the display above the citation. Some full text articles may be free, for example those archived in the PubMed Central® (PMC) database.
This database provides nearly 550 scholarly full text journals focusing on many medical disciplines.
For those interested in teaching Chemistry or are a part of the Teacher Education program, the education databases below are a good place to start your research for concepts in science education. While these are education databases, they include scholarly journals such as the International Journal of Science Education and the Journal of Chemistry Education, among others.
TIP: Search ALL of three databases at once by clicking "Choose Databases" at the top and check the box for "Education Full Text" and "ERIC (via EbscoHost)" and "Education Source" and click OK to integrate all of the results in one search.
Below are a few specific journals relating to teaching chemistry:
Sometimes you need to learn more about your research topic. The databases below will provide some background information from scholarly encyclopedias:
Reference e-books on a wide range of topics. Sources include dictionaries, encyclopedias, key concepts, key thinkers, handbooks, atlases, and more. Search by keyword or browse titles by topic.
Sometimes you need to learn more about your research topic or find a popular source (like a magazine or newspaper article) that references a scientific or peer-reviewed journal. The databases below provide some resources for finding popular newspapers or magazines articles that discuss and reference scientific research:
Use the links below to search for e-books and e-book chapters relating to topics in chemistry.
To search for a physical book in the library catalog, change the "search scope" to select "books and more" then search using keywords and use the sidebar filter to "Show Only > Available in the Library" and "Resource Type > Books".
When you find a book you're interested in, you can either sign into the catalog with your TigerNetID to place a hold and have the book ready for you to pick up at the Learning Commons Desk, or you can use the call number listed in the catalog to go find the book on the shelves.
If you would like to browse for books, look in the QD call number areas in the General Collection on the 2nd floor:
| Call Number Range | Chemistry Topic |
| QD 1-23.3 | General Chemistry |
| QD 23.3-26.5 | Alchemy |
| QD 71-142 | Analytical Chemistry |
| QD 146-197 | Inorganic Chemistry |
| QD 241-414 | Organic Chemistry |
| QD 415-436 | Biochemistry |
| QD 450-731 | Physical & Theoretical Chemistry |
| QD 900-999 | Crystallography |
Use the links below to search for electronic scholarly journals in the field of chemistry.
Print journals (or periodicals) are located on the Lower Level of Forsyth Library in the compact shelving. Search by journal title in the library catalog and use the sidebar filter to "Show Only > Available in the Library" and "Resource Type > Journals". For best results, put the journal title in quotation marks.
When you find a journal you're interested in, click the title to view the available format(s), location(s), years/issues available, and call number. Use hte location and call number listed in the catalog to go find the bound periodical on the shelves. Several journals are also available using microfilm, which require you to use the microfilm machines to view the contents.
Some of the most requested print journals in chemistry are listed below:
| Journal Title | Call Number |
|---|---|
| American Chemical Society JI | QD 1 .A5 |
| Angewandte Chemie | QD 1 .A67 |
| Chemical Society Reviews | QD 1 .C624 |
| Helvetica Chimica Acta | QD 1 .C624 |
| JI of Physical Chemistry | QD 1 .J85 |
| JI of Physical Chemistry A | QD 1 .J851 |
| JI of Physical Chemistry B | QD 1 .J852 |
| JI of Chemical Education | QD 1 .J93 |
| Analytical Letters | QD 71 .A53 |
| European JI of Inorganic Chemistry | QD 146 .E97 |
| JI of Organic Chemistry | QD 241 . J6 |
| JI of Chromatographic Science | QD 271 .J66 |
| JI of Hetrocyclic Chemistry | QD 400 .J6 |
| JI of Chemical Thermodynamics | QD 501 .J78 |
CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 100th Edition by 
Dictionary of Organic Compounds by 
Encyclopedia of Chromatography by 
Lange's Handbook of Chemistry by 
The Merck Index by Popular & Scholarly Sources: A
Popular & Scholarly Sources: B
Popular & Scholarly Sources: C
