Chemistry
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Just getting started?
Start by doing some background research. Take time to engage in some brainstorming exercises that will help you identify key subject terms. Encyclopedias and other reference resources can be used to help you refine your subject terms and the citations in these sources can be used to find more information on your topic.
Consider how much time you have to complete your assignment and how hard it will be to get the resources you need for your topic. If you are finding your research difficult to manage, narrow your topic or break your research down into manageable sub-topics. If you are not finding enough information on your topic, try using broader subject terms.
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| Guide to the Library | Using Databases | Citation Guide |
Library Catalog: Books, Videos, e-Books and more!
Call number areas to browse
| Chemistry | QD 1-70 | Chemistry | QD 241-QD 441 | Chemistry, Organic | QD 415-QD 436 | Biochemistry | QD 450-QD 731 | Chemistry, Physical and theoretical | QD450-QD801 |
The books in the library are organized by subject. You can browse these call number areas to find related books. So, if you are searching the library catalog and find a book that looks interesting or particularly relevant to your research, you can search the shelves in the library in the same call number area to find related items.
Reference Sources
| Title | Call Number |
| Handbook of Basic Tables for Chemical Analysis | REF QD 78 .B78 2003 |
| Handbook of chemistry and Physics | REF QD 65 .H31 2004-05 |
| McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology | REF Q121 .M3 2007 |
| Oxford Dictionary of Chemistry | REF QD 5 .D4985 |
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The reference collection is located at the back, right-hand side of the library. Items in this collection cannot be checked out, but a copier is conveniently located so you can make copies of the resources you find.
To search the Library Catalog for reference books about Chemistry, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter "Chemistry" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search by selecting "Collection: Reference Books" from the Collections/Media menu.
To limit your search to items located at Montgomery Library, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.
Circulating Books
| Title | Call Number |
| Arrow Pushing in Organic Chemistry | QD 253.2 .L48 2008 |
| Chemistry in Quantitative Language | QD 42 .O75 2009 |
| Giant Molecules: from nylon to nanotubes | QD 381 .G72 2009 |
| The Molecules of Life | QP 620 .H63 2009 |
| Find More Organic Chemistry | Find More Biochemistry | Find More Chemical Calculations |
To search the Library Catalog for books about Chemistry, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter "Chemistry" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search to items you can check-out by selecting "Collection: Circulating Books" from the Collections/Media menu.
To limit your search to items located at Montgomery Library, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.
E-Books
| Title | E-Book Type |
| Catalysis of Organic Reactions | |
| The Chemistry of Dienes and Polyenes | |
| Strategies and Applications in Quantum Chemistry | |
| Understanding Chemistry |
| Find More Organic Chemistry | Find More Biochemistry | Find More General Chemistry |
To search the Library Catalog for e-books about Chemistry or a related subfield, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter "Chemistry" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search to items you can check-out by selecting "Collection: Electronic Books" from the Collections/Media menu.
To limit your search to items available to Montgomery Library patrons only, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.
Audio/Visual Materials
| Title | Call Number |
| Atoms, Molecules and Compounds | QC 173 .A8667 2010 |
| Chemical Equations | QD 455.3 .M3 C44 2006 |
| Chemical Reactions | QD 501 .C5465 2010 |
| Nature’s Chemistry | QD 37 .N388 2006 |
| Find More General Chemistry | Find More Biochemistry | Find More Organic Chemistry |
To search the Library Catalog for books about Chemistry, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter "Chemistry" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search to items you can check-out by selecting "Media: Videos, DVDs, films, slides, etc." from the Collections/Media menu.
To limit your search to items located at Montgomery Library, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.
| Bioscience | Journal of Chemical Education | New Scientist |
| Scientific American |
The periodical section is located in front of the circulating collection, next to the outdoor patio area. The periodical collection is organized by title. These items cannot be checked out, but there is a copy machine available adjacent to the periodical section.
Tips!
Requesting items not available at Montgomery Library:
If there is an item listed in the catalog, but it is not located at Montgomery Library, just select the “Request First Available Copy of this Item” button from the catalog record to have the item sent to Montgomery Library for pick-up. To complete your request, you need your library barcode and PIN number. Generally, your PIN number is the last 4 digits of the phone number you used to register for classes. If you have problems accessing the databases, contact the Circulation Desk in person, at 936.273.7387 or email mclr@lonestar.edu
If the item is not available in the catalog:
Just select the “Requests” tab located in the upper, right-hand side of the screen. Complete and submit the Inter-Library Loan Request Form – LSCS. Contact a librarian if you need help!Research Databases: Find journal, magazine, and newspaper articles
| Academic Search Complete | Films on Demand |
| Science and Technology Collection | Science Online |
Tips!
Finding the right database:
If you’d like to explore a subject area: Access the Research Databases: www.lonestar.edu/library -> Research Databases -> Select a category that is relevant to your topic.
If you know the title of the journal you’re looking for, use the A to Z Electronic Journal Search to find out which database provides access to that journal: www.lonestar.edu/library -> Research Databases -> A to Z Electronic Journal Search -> Select “Search” tab
If you know the database title: www.lonestar.edu/library -> Research Databases -> Find Database by Title
If the full-text/PDF version of an article is not available, select the “Check LinkSource for more information” link to see if another database offers full-text access.
Accessing Databases from Home:
You can access these databases from home, but you need your library barcode and PIN number. Generally, your PIN number is the last 4 digits of the phone number you used to register for classes. If you have problems accessing the databases, contact the Circulation Desk in person, at 936.273.7387 or email mclr@lonestar.eduInterlibrary Loan (ILL):
If you are not able to find a resource that you need in the databases or in the library catalog, you can request the item via the Interlibrary Loan Form: http://www.lonestar.edu/library/interlibrary-request.htmScholarly, Peer-Reviewed Sources
Scholarly articles are written by an authority on the subject and are meant to share primary research with others in the field. Unlike popular sources, scholarly sources generally have a narrow audience and include a clear author or sponsoring association. These documents are very structured and usually include a literature review, methodology, and extensive citations. Many scholarly sources are also peer-reviewed which means others in the field reviewed the work before it was published. Many databases will allow you to limit your search to scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources – look for this option.Websites
Occasionally the librarians at LSC - Montgomery library will find a website they consider exceptional or particularly useful for academic research.
| American Chemical Society | ChemTutor | National Institute of Standards and Technology |
| The Sheffield Chemdex |
Getting research assistance . . .
Subject Librarian
Sarah Palacios-Wilhelm| Email: sarahpwilhelm@lonestar.edu | Phone:936.273.7393 | Office: bldg. F-161 |
Reference Desk
| Email: mclr@lonestar.edu | Phone: 936.273.7390 |
Department Contacts
Department Home: http://www.lonestar.edu/chemistry-dept-montgomery.htm
| Name | Phone Number | Office Number |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Sundermann | 936.273.7077 | bldg. B200M |
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