On Monday 29th September 2008, the Mimas CrossFire service will be unavailable for a period of around an hour from 17:00 - 18:00 BST (16:00 - 17:00 GMT), for a server software upgrade. No logins to CrossFire will be possible during this time.
Mimas would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.
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CrossFire support
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Applications Invited for CSA Trust Jacques-Émile Dubois Grants for 2009
The Chemical Structure Association (CSA) Trust is an internationally
recognized organization established to promote the critical importance of
chemical information to advances in chemical research. In support of its
charter, the Trust has created a unique Grant Program, renamed in honor of
Professor Jacques-Émile Dubois who made significant contributions to the
field of cheminformatics. The Trust is currently inviting the submission of
grant applications for 2009.
Purpose of the Grants:
The Grant Program has been created to provide funding for the career
development of young researchers who have demonstrated excellence in their
education, research or development activities that are related to the
systems and methods used to store, process and retrieve information about
chemical structures, reactions and compounds. A Grant will be awarded
annually up to a maximum of three thousand U.S. dollars ($3,000). Grants
are awarded for specific purposes, and within one year each grantee is
required to submit a brief written report detailing how the grant funds were
allocated.
Who is Eligible?
Applicant(s), age 35 or younger, who have demonstrated excellence in their
chemical information related research and who are developing careers that
have the potential to have a positive impact on the utility of chemical
information relevant to chemical structures, reactions and compounds, are
invited to submit applications. While the primary focus of the Grant
Program is the career development of young researchers, additional bursaries
may be made available at the discretion of the Trust. All requests must
follow the application procedures noted below and will be weighed against
the same criteria.
What Activities are Eligible?
Grants may be awarded to acquire the tools necessary to support research
activities, or for travel to collaborate with research groups, to attend a
conference relevant to one’s area of research, to gain access to special
computational facilities, or to acquire unique research techniques in
support of one’s research.
Application Requirements:
Applications must include the following documentation:
1. A letter that details the work upon which the Grant application is
to be evaluated as well as details on research recently completed by the
applicant;
2. The amount of Grant funds being requested and the details regarding
the purpose for which the Grant will be used (e.g. cost of equipment, travel
expenses if the request is for financial support of meeting attendance,
etc.). The relevance of the above-stated purpose to the Trust’s objectives
and the clarity of this statement are essential in the evaluation of the
application);
3. A brief biographical sketch, including a statement of academic
qualifications;
4. Two reference letters in support of the application. Additional
materials may be supplied at the discretion of the applicant only if
relevant to the application and if such materials provide information not
already included in items 1-4. Three copies of the complete application
document must be supplied for distribution to the Grants Committee.
Deadline for Applications:
Applications must be received no later than October 24, 2008.
Successful applicants will be notified by December 19, 2008.
Address for Submission of Applications:
Four copies of the application documentation should be forwarded to: Bonnie
Lawlor, CSA Trust Grant Committee Chair, 276 Upper Gulph Road, Radnor, PA
19087, USA.
If you wish to enter your application by e-mail, please contact
Bonnie Lawlor at blawlor@nfais.org prior to submission.
Dr. Guenter Grethe
352 Channing Way
Alameda, CA 94502-7409
(510) 865-5152 (Home)
(510) 333-7526 (Mobile)
(510) 865-5152 (Fax)
ggrethe@comcast.net
CHMINF-L Archives (also to join or leave CHMINF-L, etc.)
http://listserv.indiana.edu/archives/chminf-l.html
Search the CHMINF-L archives at:
https://listserv.indiana.edu/cgi-bin/wa-iub.exe?S1=chminf-l
Sponsors of CHMINF-L:
http://www.indiana.edu/~libchem/chminfsupport.htm
recognized organization established to promote the critical importance of
chemical information to advances in chemical research. In support of its
charter, the Trust has created a unique Grant Program, renamed in honor of
Professor Jacques-Émile Dubois who made significant contributions to the
field of cheminformatics. The Trust is currently inviting the submission of
grant applications for 2009.
Purpose of the Grants:
The Grant Program has been created to provide funding for the career
development of young researchers who have demonstrated excellence in their
education, research or development activities that are related to the
systems and methods used to store, process and retrieve information about
chemical structures, reactions and compounds. A Grant will be awarded
annually up to a maximum of three thousand U.S. dollars ($3,000). Grants
are awarded for specific purposes, and within one year each grantee is
required to submit a brief written report detailing how the grant funds were
allocated.
Who is Eligible?
Applicant(s), age 35 or younger, who have demonstrated excellence in their
chemical information related research and who are developing careers that
have the potential to have a positive impact on the utility of chemical
information relevant to chemical structures, reactions and compounds, are
invited to submit applications. While the primary focus of the Grant
Program is the career development of young researchers, additional bursaries
may be made available at the discretion of the Trust. All requests must
follow the application procedures noted below and will be weighed against
the same criteria.
What Activities are Eligible?
Grants may be awarded to acquire the tools necessary to support research
activities, or for travel to collaborate with research groups, to attend a
conference relevant to one’s area of research, to gain access to special
computational facilities, or to acquire unique research techniques in
support of one’s research.
Application Requirements:
Applications must include the following documentation:
1. A letter that details the work upon which the Grant application is
to be evaluated as well as details on research recently completed by the
applicant;
2. The amount of Grant funds being requested and the details regarding
the purpose for which the Grant will be used (e.g. cost of equipment, travel
expenses if the request is for financial support of meeting attendance,
etc.). The relevance of the above-stated purpose to the Trust’s objectives
and the clarity of this statement are essential in the evaluation of the
application);
3. A brief biographical sketch, including a statement of academic
qualifications;
4. Two reference letters in support of the application. Additional
materials may be supplied at the discretion of the applicant only if
relevant to the application and if such materials provide information not
already included in items 1-4. Three copies of the complete application
document must be supplied for distribution to the Grants Committee.
Deadline for Applications:
Applications must be received no later than October 24, 2008.
Successful applicants will be notified by December 19, 2008.
Address for Submission of Applications:
Four copies of the application documentation should be forwarded to: Bonnie
Lawlor, CSA Trust Grant Committee Chair, 276 Upper Gulph Road, Radnor, PA
19087, USA.
If you wish to enter your application by e-mail, please contact
Bonnie Lawlor at blawlor@nfais.org prior to submission.
Dr. Guenter Grethe
352 Channing Way
Alameda, CA 94502-7409
(510) 865-5152 (Home)
(510) 333-7526 (Mobile)
(510) 865-5152 (Fax)
ggrethe@comcast.net
CHMINF-L Archives (also to join or leave CHMINF-L, etc.)
http://listserv.indiana.edu/archives/chminf-l.html
Search the CHMINF-L archives at:
https://listserv.indiana.edu/cgi-bin/wa-iub.exe?S1=chminf-l
Sponsors of CHMINF-L:
http://www.indiana.edu/~libchem/chminfsupport.htm
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
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, 8 August 2008
Planned downtime - ejournals, databases and Searcher
Monday 11th August - planned downtime will affect access to all of our e-journals, databases and Searcher from the library's webpages and possibly from some other University links, eg WebCT. This downtime is from 12-2pm but the services should be considered 'at risk' for the rest of the day as well.
This is to allow the new version of ezproxy (the current authentication system used by most databases/e-journals) to be implemented.
This is to allow the new version of ezproxy (the current authentication system used by most databases/e-journals) to be implemented.
Monday, 4 August 2008
Book Reviews
Chemistry Biology Pharmacy Information Center at ETH Zürich provides
RSS feed for book reviews:
http://www.clicaps.ethz.ch/fmi/xsl/bookreviews_rss_en.xsl (english) http://www.clicaps.ethz.ch/fmi/xsl/bookreviews_rss_de.xsl (german)
Book reviews are taken from more than 60 e-journals and are added if a title is in the information centre's catalogue.
Reviews may be missed if:
"- we missed the book when it was published
- we did not buy it because it does not fit in our collection policy (Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences and related fields)
- the book received a bad review, so we do not buy it
- book is republished material from other works we own
Normally, we have the book before the book review appears, so the RSS entry is "on time", e.g. within the same day (or next workday) the e-journal issue appeared (except if I'm in holidays).
Sometimes the book is acquired after the review appeared, then the RSS entry appears when we catalog the book."
Taken from CHMINF-L list:
CHMINF-L Archives (also to join or leave CHMINF-L, etc.) http://listserv.indiana.edu/archives/chminf-l.html
Search the CHMINF-L archives at:
https://listserv.indiana.edu/cgi-bin/wa-iub.exe?S1=chminf-l
Sponsors of CHMINF-L:
http://www.indiana.edu/~libchem/chminfsupport.htm
RSS feed for book reviews:
http://www.clicaps.ethz.ch/fmi/xsl/bookreviews_rss_en.xsl (english) http://www.clicaps.ethz.ch/fmi/xsl/bookreviews_rss_de.xsl (german)
Book reviews are taken from more than 60 e-journals and are added if a title is in the information centre's catalogue.
Reviews may be missed if:
"- we missed the book when it was published
- we did not buy it because it does not fit in our collection policy (Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences and related fields)
- the book received a bad review, so we do not buy it
- book is republished material from other works we own
Normally, we have the book before the book review appears, so the RSS entry is "on time", e.g. within the same day (or next workday) the e-journal issue appeared (except if I'm in holidays).
Sometimes the book is acquired after the review appeared, then the RSS entry appears when we catalog the book."
Taken from CHMINF-L list:
CHMINF-L Archives (also to join or leave CHMINF-L, etc.) http://listserv.indiana.edu/archives/chminf-l.html
Search the CHMINF-L archives at:
https://listserv.indiana.edu/cgi-bin/wa-iub.exe?S1=chminf-l
Sponsors of CHMINF-L:
http://www.indiana.edu/~libchem/chminfsupport.htm
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
Visit
http://www.cas.org/support/scifi/sfsolutions/index.html
Provisional Recommendations from IUPAC
The following Provisional Recommendations are now available on the IUPAC web site:
Glossary of Terms Used in Ecotoxicology
http://iupac.org/reports/provisional/abstract08/nordberg_311208.html
Thermochemistry of Chemical Reactions: I. Terminology and Symbols
http://iupac.org/reports/provisional/abstract08/ribeiro-da-silva_311208.html
The public comment period will end 31 December 2008.
Taken From:
CHMINF-L Archives (also to join or leave CHMINF-L, etc.) http://listserv.indiana.edu/archives/chminf-l.html
Search the CHMINF-L archives at:
https://listserv.indiana.edu/cgi-bin/wa-iub.exe?S1=chminf-l
Sponsors of CHMINF-L:
http://www.indiana.edu/~libchem/chminfsupport.htm
Glossary of Terms Used in Ecotoxicology
http://iupac.org/reports/provisional/abstract08/nordberg_311208.html
Thermochemistry of Chemical Reactions: I. Terminology and Symbols
http://iupac.org/reports/provisional/abstract08/ribeiro-da-silva_311208.html
The public comment period will end 31 December 2008.
Taken From:
CHMINF-L Archives (also to join or leave CHMINF-L, etc.) http://listserv.indiana.edu/archives/chminf-l.html
Search the CHMINF-L archives at:
https://listserv.indiana.edu/cgi-bin/wa-iub.exe?S1=chminf-l
Sponsors of CHMINF-L:
http://www.indiana.edu/~libchem/chminfsupport.htm
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