Archive for February, 2009

Prudent Practices in the Laboratory

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

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Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Disposal of Chemicals, 1995.

Classic reference book is available online from National Academies Press.

WebCSD: Web Version of Cambridge Structural Database Available

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

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WebCSD, the new online portal to the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD), is now available to Stanford students, faculty, and staff. Still a beta product, it enables users to access the CSD anywhere, any time, without installing any software. It has an intuitive interface for searching. New structures are added to CSD weekly for up-to-date searches.

Features of WebCSD include:
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Lane Medical Library Is Offering Workshops on EndNote

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

Lane Library Classes & Webcasts

Part I provides the basics; i.e., creating libraries, importing citations and generating bibliographies.

When: Feb. 18, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Mar. 17, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Where: PC Computer Lab, Alway Room M202

Part II explores customizing bibliography style files, use of manuscript templates for MS Word, citation annotation and much more.

When: Feb. 25, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Mar. 19, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Where: PC Computer Lab, Alway Room M202

CambridgeSoft ChemBioOffice Ultra Suite Seminar in San Francisco

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

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Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Airport North
San Francisco, CA
February 03, 2009
10:00 AM – 04:00 PM

You and your colleagues are invited to attend a FREE CambridgeSoft seminar and luncheon.

Register Online
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Science Libraries Long-Range Planning Survey

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

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Please assist the science libraries at Stanford with long-range planning for services, collections, and facilities by completing a short user needs assessment survey.

The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.

** ENTER TO WIN A RAFFLE FOR COMPLETING THE SURVEY **

Topics covered:

  • Combining and consolidating libraries
  • The future of print and digital collections
  • Library staffing and services, and more

Who should participate: Anyone who uses Science & Engineering Libraries

The survey is available at: http://tinyurl.com/scilib-survey

Now through February 17, 2009

Your participation is important