 | Efficiently locate chemical and physical properties of substances LINK,
including their spectra LINK |
| Efficiently locate references for the synthesis or reactions of desired compounds or
classes of compounds LINK |
| Efficiently locate references to a desired type of chemical transformation |
| Identify the CAS registry number of compounds |
| Complete a comprehensive subject search. Utilize CA subject indexes and Index
Guide |
| Compile a complete bibliography of an author's publications |
| Locate recent review articles on a subject LINK |
| Utilize a variety of methods to stay up-to-date on a subject LINK |
| Know the importance of patents and be able to search for patents on a subject |
| Know about the availability and contents of relevant computerized databases
(bibliographic and non bibliographic) and understand the basic techniques of on-line
searching |
