VCU Libraries is collaborating with Thomson Reuters and Elsevier to present a series of Resources Days showcasing key science and engineering resources..
I. Web of Science, Biosis Previews & Zoological Record
When: September 22, Noon - 2 p.m.
Where:Commons Theater - University Student Commons
Learn how to navigate Web of Science, which now includes Conference Proceedings. Create citation reports and track citations over time and publications. Learn how Web of Science provides basic statistics such as average cites and h-index. Also view demonstrations of Biosis Previews and Zoological Record.
Lunch is provided.
RSVP required to Ronke Lawal (or call: 804-828-8739) by September 20.
II. Science Direct, SciVerse, Engineering Village & Reaxys
When: Thursday October 7, 2010, 10:30 - 3:30
Where: Virginia Rooms A-D University Student Commons
Get updates on Science Direct, Engineering Village and Reaxys databases. View demonstrations and familiarize yourself with the new Science Direct Interface - SciVerse.
10:30am -11:30 Updates and search features of SciVerse, Science Direct, and Engineering Village
12 noon - 1:00pm Demystifying Reaxys (Formerly Beilstein)
1:30-3:30 Demonstrations of all Databases
Brunch/Lunch is provided
RSVP required to Ronke Lawal (or call: 804-828-8739) by September 30.
Please indicate which session you wish to attend.