SciFinder

From SubjectGuides

Jump to: navigation, search


[edit] SciFinder Web and SciFinder Scholar

It is recommended that you use both methods to access Chemical Abstracts data.



[edit] Register for SciFinder Web

You must first register from an on-campus computer. Complete registration from your AU email account.


[edit] Login to SciFinder Web

On-campus login directly to
https://scifinder.cas.org/
Off-campus has two options:
  1. Off-campus login to SciFinder Web
  2. Establish a VPN connection. Then, log on via the on-campus link.
AU Wireless requires a VPN connection. Then, login as on-campus.



[edit] Download the SciFinder Scholar 2007 Client

Read and Accept the user agreement
  • There are two files to download and install:
  1. The SciFinder Scholar program
  2. The site preference file


[edit] Using SciFinder Scholar

On-campus
  • Start the SciFinder Scholar program
Off-campus or via AU Wireless
  • Establish a VPN connection. Then, start the SciFinder Scholar program.