Getting Started with VPN
- Getting Started with VPNIf you need to connect to UCInet from off campus, Virtual Private Network (VPN) may be the solution for you. VPN allows you to connect to on campus-only resources like the Library and encrypts the information you are sending over the network, protecting y
Connect from Off Campus
Researching from home? Use the VPN Links below to access our databases.
Access From Off-Campus
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Access within the UC Irvine Libraries
SciFinder Scholar is available to University of California faculty, students, and staff in the UC Irvine Science Library from any computer workstation. SciFinder Scholar requires an individual user account. |
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Access from outside the UC Irvine Libraries
SciFinder Scholar is also available to UCI faculty, students, and staff outside the UC Irvine Libraries. SciFinder Scholar can be accessed from a computer connected to the campus network, or via VPN Client Software. SciFinder Scholar is not available through the UCI WebVPN service. |
Java Runtime Problem for Mac OS 10.7
February 1, 2012
Oracle has released a new version of Java. Our initial tests suggest that it restores the structure drawing editor in SciFinder. If you are a Macintosh user experiencing problems with the structure drawing editor, we recommend that you install Java 7, Update 13 available on the Oracle website at http://java.com.
We will continue to closely monitor this issue and proactively consider additional options. For more information, please contact the CAS Customer Center (http://www.cas.org/contact-us/cas-customer-center).
For questions about SciFinder please contact Mitchell Brown (mcbrown@uci.edu) or at 949-824-9732.
What's New
CAS is announcing the discontinuation of the client version of SciFinder on June 30, 2011 for all U.S. and Canadian academic institutions. On this date, all seats at these institutions will access the web version only.
- SciFinder Web (login) *SciFinder Scholar is now available on the Web for current students, faculty, and staff at all UC campuses. One time registration is required for new users, then login and search. Off-campus access requires use of the Cisco VPN software.
- SciFinder Scholar Web (registration details) *Web Version of SciFinder and SciFinder Scholar released for UC campuses! Requires Cisco VPN client for off-campus access. One time registration is required for new users, then login and search. The SFS client version will be retired as of June 30, 2011.
- SciFinder Mobile *Once registered for SciFinder web you can log into your account from your smartphone via
SciFinder mobile does not include all the functionality of the web version. - News and UpdatesChanges and updates to SciFinder Scholar (Web and client software)
- e-EROS *electronic Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis
- CASSI The CAS Source Index (CASSI) search tool is a web-based resource intended to support researchers and librarians who need accurate bibliographic information. This new tool has been created as a free-of-charge resource that will enable researchers to confirm journal titles and journal title abbreviations in an easily accessible electronic format.
What is SciFinder Scholar?
- SciFinder Scholar TutorialA series of tutorials for searching SciFinder Scholar (SFS) provide hands-on practice using SciFinder Scholar to locate information to answer questions commonly encountered in General chemistry, Biology, and Chemical Engineering courses.
Who May Use SciFinder Scholar
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In accordance with the California Digital Library's licensing agreement with Chemical Abstracts Service, access to SciFinder Scholar is available to University of California faculty, students, and staff only. Up to 30 users may access SciFinder Scholar at a time throughout the UC system. Please logout of SciFinder Scholar when you are done to allow access by other users. |
How to get the software to access SciFinder Scholar?
SciFinder Scholar client software must be installed on your computer in order to use the SciFinder Scholar database. The client software has already been installed on the Science Library computers mentioned below. Do not attempt to download the software in the Library. To install the client software on a computer outside the Library, follow the instructions provided by the California Digital Library. You must consent to the user agreement for the Windows or Macintosh version first.
How to install software to access SciFinder Scholar/Chemical Abstracts?
- SciFinder Scholar (Download the latest Software Clients)SciFinder Scholar requires client software for either Apple Macintosh or MS Windows. This software provides simple point and click access to the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) databases including Chemical Abstracts, Registry, CASREACT, CHEMCATS, CHEMLIS
UCI Chemistry Faculty Publications
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Research Librarian for Chemistry, Earth System Science, and Russian Studies |
 Mitchell C. Brown   Contact Info Research Librarian for Chemistry, Earth System Science, and Russian Studies Scholarly Communications Coordinator mcbrown@uci.edu University of California The UCI Libraries P.O. Box 19557 Irvine, CA 92623-9557 |
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