Showing posts with label SciFinder Scholar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SciFinder Scholar. Show all posts

Friday, 3 September 2010

webinar - SciFinder Fundamentals Part I: Basic Search and Analysis Techniques

Tuesday, September 14, 2010
2:00-3:00 p.m. (14:00–15:00) EDT (18:00-19:00 GMT)

Rebroadcast date and times for the e-Seminar will be:
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. EDT (13:00 GMT)
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 6:00 a.m. EDT (10:00 GMT)
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. EDT (13:00 GMT)
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 9:00 p.m. EDT (1:00 GMT September 22)

To register, visit the interactive SciFinder training calendar at http://sfcalendar.cas.org/.

After you register, you will receive an e-mail confirmation containing the teleconference phone numbers.

Tuesday, 1 December 2009

SciFinder Scholar - RN Modeling & 3D Modeling options disabled

Due to excessive downloading via the University's VPN, CAS have had to disable the RN Modeling & 3D Modeling options for the university until Information Services staff have been able to investigate and resolve the problem to CAS's satisfaction.

Information about network passwords at:
https://www.wiki.ed.ac.uk/display/ISHelp/Passwords

Friday, 4 September 2009

SciFinder e-seminar - Exploring What’s New with SciFinder

Exploring What’s New with SciFinder®!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
18:00 – 19:00 GMT

Wednesday, November 11, 2009
18:00 GMT

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
11:00 GMT & 14:00 GMT

To register, visit: http://casevents.webex.com

* Learn how to limit reaction searches by a specific solvent or group of solvents and get similar reactions based on reaction centers
* Explore substance property enhancements such as refine substances by physical property values
* Introduce new collaboration tools for sharing information with SciFinder users within your research site
* Discover new content such as 13C-NMR Spectra for 25 million substances
* Share new performance and usability enhancements

Wednesday, 12 August 2009

SciFinder e-seminar - SciFinder® for Biomedical Scientists

September 9, 2009

* Locate the literature most valuable to your research by utilizing Explore by Research Topic

* Find a biological compound of interest to you with Explore by Substance

* Utilize SciFinder’s powerful Refine, Analyze, and Categorize tools to focus your results

* Obtain source information for the research documents of interest with Get Cited and Get Citing

* Learn how to get the most recent updates on your topics of interest with Keep Me Posted


To register, visit: http://casevents.webex.com

Tuesday, 30 June 2009

SciFinder e-seminar - Using SciFinder to Your Competitive Advantage

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

14:00–15:00 U.S. Eastern Standard Time
(19:00-20:00 GMT)

Rebroadcast date and times for the e-Seminar will be:
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at
6:00 AM EST (11:00 GMT) and
9:00 AM EST (14:00 GMT)

To register, visit: http://casevents.webex.com

* Learn how to quickly locate information about previous research before you start your research project

* Find out how to stay current on competitor information with SciFinder’s Keep Me Posted feature

Thursday, 11 June 2009

SciFinder e-seminar 8th July - Using SciFinder® to Your Competitive Advantage

Wednesday, July 8, 2009
2:00 – 3:00 PM (14:00–15:00) U.S. Eastern Standard Time (19:00-20:00 GMT)

Rebroadcast date and times for the e-Seminar will be:
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 6:00 AM EST (11:00 GMT) and 9:00 AM EST (14:00 GMT)


* Learn how to quickly locate information about previous research before you start your research project

* Find out how to stay current on competitor information with SciFinder’s Keep Me Posted feature

* Hear how to browse the chemical space around molecules of interest with SubScape™, a visualization and analysis tool

To register, visit: http://casevents.webex.com

Wednesday, 3 June 2009

SciFinder Solutions webpage updated

Includes new content article about CAS’s expanded patent authority coverage and links to the latest podcast in the SciFinder series: Exploring New Methods of Fuel Production from Biomass.

Visit http:www.cas.org/support/scifi/sfsolutions/index.html

Friday, 27 March 2009

CAS e-seminar - Finding “greener” research processes

Wednesday, May 13, 2009
19:00-20:00 GMT

May 19, 2009
11:00-12:00 GMT
14:00-15:00 GMT

To register, visit: http://casevents.webex.com

*Effectively search the scientific literature for green chemistry technologies
*Explore novel green discoveries in patents
*Find syntheses using green reagents and solvents
*Create alerts to inform you of green findings

Wednesday, 4 March 2009

SciFinder e-seminar - Energizing your chemical synthesis research

Wednesday, March 11, 2009
2:00 – 3:00 PM U.S. Eastern Standard Time

For other broadcast dates and to register visit: http://casevents.webex.com

SciFinder provides access to synthetic methods from 1840 to the present, from journals, patents, and evaluated reference works.

In this session, you will learn how to:

* Explore CAS reaction content
* Sort and analysis features that can help with more precise reaction searching
* Conduct effective product yield searches
* Plus, tips for exploring SciFinder's reaction content

More about SciFinder Scholar at UoEdinburgh

Thursday, 19 February 2009

SciFinder eSeminars

To register, visit: http://casevents.webex.com where you will also see rebroadcast times.

1) Energizing your chemical synthesis research
March 11, 2009
2:00 – 3:00 PM U.S. Eastern Standard Time

* Explore CAS reaction content
* Find reaction information from the Wiley collections
* Sort and analysis features that can help with more precise reaction searching
* Conduct effective product yield searches


2) Finding “greener” research processes
May 13, 2009
2:00 – 3:00 PM U.S. Eastern Standard Time


* Effectively search the scientific literature for green chemistry technologies
* Explore novel green discoveries in patents
* Find syntheses using green reagents and solvents
* Create alerts to inform you of green findings

Wednesday, 21 January 2009

Discontinuation of SciFinder Scholar 2006

On 30th January, the following client desktop editions of SciFinder will stop working:

1) SciFinder Scholar 2006 for MicrosoftR Windows
2) SciFinder Scholar 2006 for MAC OS X

If you are using one of these, please upgrade. For information about downloading the 2007 version and about web access go to http://www.lib.ed.ac.uk/resbysub/scifinder.shtml

The UoEdinburgh open access computer labs are running SciFinder Scholar 2007.

[To see which version you're using: select Help from the top menu then About SciFinder Scholar. The version is given just above the copyright notice on the box which displays.]

Wednesday, 7 January 2009

SciFinder Scholar e-seminars

Two January seminars over the web. They will be repeated and they will also be recorded and posted on the website for viewing.

To register, visit: http://casevents.webex.com

After you register, you will receive an e-mail confirmation containing the teleconference phone numbers.

You can submit questions at any time during a live e-Seminar.
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1) SciFinder: Spectra and Properties

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 19:00-20:00 GMT
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 11:00 GMT & 14:00 GMT

In addition to the 2 billion predicted and experimental properties, spectra, and data tags already available in SciFinder, 23.8 million predicted proton NMR spectra have been added.

Nearly every organic substance in the CAS REGISTRYSM now has a proton NMR spectrum.

The e-Seminar will:

* Explore the collection of expanded property information
* Share how SciFinder adds value to spectral data
* Discuss how to locate the expanded property information in SciFinder

2) Exploring New Enhancements in the Web Version of SciFinder®!

January 23 - 13:30
February 3 - 18:00
February 17 - 13:30
February 24 - 20:00

The upcoming release of the web version of SciFinder extends functionality beyond the capabilities of all existing SciFinder products. In these sessions, CAS will:

* Explore existing features
* Introduce brand new features such as one click linking to your favorite SciFinder answers, new Keep Me Posted features, related references on key scientific concepts, and more . . .
* Unveil new content such as experimental and predicted properties and reaction data

Monday, 24 November 2008

Exploring New Enhancements in the Web Version of SciFinder®

CAS Training available:

The upcoming release of the web version of SciFinder extends functionality beyond the capabilities of all existing SciFinder products. In this session, we will preview the new features and improved performance that the upcoming release has to offer. We will:

* Explore features such as the powerful refine capability that groups answer sets by scientific categories, combine options with multiple answer sets, duplicate removal, CHEMLIST®, CHEMCATS® export, and more . . .

* new features such as one click linking to your favorite SciFinder answers, new Keep Me Posted features, related references on key scientific concepts, and more . . .

* new content such as experimental and predicted properties and reaction data

To register, visit: http://casevents.webex.com.

After you register, you will receive an e-mail confirmation containing the teleconference phone numbers.

Rebroadcast Times (EDT):

December 2 - 2:00 PM
December 2 - 9:00 PM
December 9 - 8:15 AM
December 9 - 2:00 PM
December 16 - 8:15 AM
December 16 - 3:00 PM


Explore What’s New with the Web Version of SciFinder using the CAS Virtual Lab!

New virtual lab sessions have been added for your convenience!

These open sessions provide users with hands-on experience navigating the new web interface of SciFinder. A CAS Applications Specialist will be available to answer user questions.

To view the schedule and to register, visit: CAS Training Lab.

You must register at least 24 hours in advance of your desired virtual hands-on session.

Monday, 8 September 2008

Exploring What's New with the Web Version of SciFinder®

SciFinder continues to evolve to increase research productivity. In this session, we will explore the new web version and show you the latest and greatest that SciFinder has to offer. We will introduce you to the web version by:

Exploring the features and functionality of the new streamlined interface.
Unveiling one-click access to powerful SciFinder tools such as analysis, refinement, and linking tools.
Sharing valuable insights on how to make your web experience more efficient and productive.

Learn from your desktop or gather your colleagues and share the e-Seminar demonstration in an auditorium or meeting room. You can submit questions at any time during the e-Seminar.

To register, visit: http://casevents.webex.com.

After you register, you will receive an e-mail confirmation containing the teleconference phone numbers.

Broadcast Times (EDT):

September 9, 2008 - 9:00 am
September 9, 2008 - 1:00 pm
September 9, 2008 - 9:00pm

September 23, 2008 - 1:00 pm
September 30, 2008 - 9:00 am

October 14, 2008 - 9:00am
October 14, 2008 - 1:00 pm

October 21, 2008 - 9:00am
October 21, 2008 - 1:00pm

Friday, 1 August 2008

SciFinder - exploring reactions using built-in links

SciFinder Solutions has been updated with a new search tip about exploring reactions in SciFinder with built-in links.

Visit
http://www.cas.org/support/scifi/sfsolutions/index.html

Tuesday, 8 July 2008

SciFinder e-seminar: Structure Drawing

CAS is hosting an e-Seminar on July 9, 2008 [2:00 – 3:00 PM (14:00–15:00) U.S. Eastern Daylight Time (19:00-20:00 GMT)]

It's live, it's interactive, and it's focused on Structure Drawing: Raising the Bar

Rebroadcast date and times for the seminar will be: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 6:00 AM EDT (11:00 GMT), 9:00 AM EDT (14:00 GMT), and 9:00 PM EDT (1:00 GMT)

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To register, visit: http://casevents.webex.com/ <http://casevents.webex.com/>

After you register, you will receive an e-mail confirmation containing the teleconference phone numbers.
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Structure Drawing: Raising the Bar

Structure drawing is an essential tool when searching for substances, reactions, and related information in the web version of SciFinder. In this session, we will:

* Provide a detailed overview of structure and reaction drawing options
* Illustrate how to apply minor drawing changes to significantly impact search results, including how to cast a wider net and how to focus an unwieldy answer set
* Share examples and specific tips from SciFinder structure drawing experts

Learn from your desktop or gather your colleagues and share the e-Seminar demonstration in an auditorium or meeting room. You can submit questions at any time during the e-Seminar.
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For system and other technical requirements needed to participate in this event, please contact WebEx:
Phone: 866-229-3239 (North America) or 916-463-8262 (worldwide)
E-mail: support@webex.com
If you have general questions about SciFinder, please contact CAS Customer Care:
Phone: 800-753-4227 (North America) or 614-447-3700 (worldwide)
E-mail: help@cas.org
Web page: http://www.cas.org/support/custcare.html