CSA Materials Research Database with METADEX

The CSA Materials Research Database with METADEX brings together in one place the majority of the leading materials science databases, with specialist content on materials science, metallurgy, ceramics, polymers, and composites used in engineering application. Everything from raw materials and refining through processing, welding and fabrication to end uses, corrosion, performance and recycling is covered in depth for all metals, alloys, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Sources covered include over 3,000 periodicals, conference proceedings, technical reports, trade journal/newsletter items, patents, books, and press releases.

The subfiles that make up this database can be searched separately.

The subfiles are:

Aluminium Industry Abstracts, Ceramic Abstracts/World Ceramics Abstracts, Copper Data Center Database, Corrosion Abstracts, Engineered Materials Abstracts, Materials Business File , METADEX, and WELDASEARCH

Search Help links include: Help & Support, Quick Search Tutorial, Advanced Search Tutorial, Command Search Tutorial, and Quick Reference Card.

SciFinder Scholar is a research discovery tool that allows you to access a wide diversity of research from many scientific disciplines, including biomedical sciences, chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, agricultural science, and many others. It provides search interface for access to Chemical Abstracts online. Chemical Abstracts covers the published scientific research in chemistry, and offers searching by author name, research topic, substance identifier, chemical structure, or chemical reaction. Now includes the Substructure Module (SSM).

It provides information on:

• More than 17 million single- and multi-step reactions
• More than 1 billion predicted and experimental properties
• The CAS REGISTRY database – the original source and final authority for CAS Registry Numbers – updated daily
• All patent records, meeting CAS selection criteria, from 9 of the major patent offices are available online within 2 days of the patents’ issuance
• Sequences combined from CAS and GenBank databases, which are indexed and linked to scientific journal and patent literature

Sequences combined from CAS and GenBank databases, which are indexed and linked to scientific journal and patent literature

See: Content at a glance and Scifinder Scholar Overview for more details.

Access options:

Electronic Databases by Title.
Click on Scifinder Scholar for information on how to use it either on a Library computer or on a non-library computer. (4 concurrent user limit. Password accessible.)

(Scifinder Scholar How to Guides:

These How to Guides show step-by-step examples and include tips for using a variety of features available in SciFinder. Examples of guides available include: Research topic, Substructure searching, Chemical reactions, Molecular formula to find chemical substances, and Explore by journal or patent  using bibliographic citation.

Additional Information:

Scifinder Tutorials – Web Version

Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that promotes the art, science and practice of mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences throughout the world. The ASME Journal Program started with a single title “Transactions” in the year 1880.

Access: ASME Journals

You can also access them from Find an Electronic Journal link. Type ‘ASME’ in the ‘Title’ box, select ‘Contains’ button and click on ‘Go’. Journal titles include:

IEEE/ASME transactions on mechatronics 1083-4435
Journal of applied mechanics 0021-8936
Journal of biomechanical engineering 0148-0731
Journal of computing and information science in engineering 1530-9827
Journal of dynamic systems, measurement, and control 0022-0434
Journal of electronic packaging 1043-7398
Journal of energy resources technology 0195-0738
Journal of engineering for gas turbines and power 0742-4795
Journal of engineering materials and technology 0094-4289
Journal of fluids engineering 0098-2202
Journal of heat transfer 0022-1481
Journal of manufacturing science and engineering 1087-1357
Journal of mechanical design 1050-0472
Journal of offshore mechanics and Arctic engineering 0892-7219
Journal of pressure vessel technology 0094-9930
Journal of solar energy engineering 0199-6231
Journal of tribology 0742-4787
Journal of turbomachinery 0889-504X

AccessScience:

• Over 8,500 online articles from the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology 10th edition
• Research Updates from the McGraw-Hill Yearbooks of Science & Technology
• 110,000+ definitions from the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms
• 15,000 illustrations and graphics, and bibliographies containing more than 28,000 literature citations
• Content contributed by more than 5000 researchers, including 36 Nobel Prize winners
• Biographies of more than 2,000 well-known scientists from the Hutchinson Dictionary of Scientific Biography
• The latest news in science and technology from Science News and ScienCentral videos
• Continuously updated, fully-searchable, media-rich content, terms, images and videos
• added illustrations, animations, and image galleries

Access: AccessScience

See animations related to areas such as Acoustics or Cell Biology at: AccessScience Multimedia

Presentation on Job Searching for Biomedical Engineering students is now available from the main Engineering Reference Page

Special Presentations:

* CAEE Research Presentation
* Job Searching For Biomedical Engineering Students

Learn how to use electronic databases, patent information tools and various FDA sites  to generate lists of potential employers.

How does Find It@Drexel work?

The Library has sent Google information about our electronic holdings, our linking utility (SFX), and IP ranges for our campus networks. It uses a “Preferences” setting to display a Find It@Drexel link if the libraries offer access to an electronic version of an article. Click on the Find It@Drexel link to display an SFX menu showing full-text access options.

How does Google Scholar know I’m associated with Drexel?

If you’re using a computer connected to the University City or Center City (Hahnemann) campuses, Google Scholar recognizes your IP address, and sets Drexel University as your default library preference. If you’re off-campus, or on the College of Medicine campus, you can set Drexel as your library preference yourself. If you allow cookies on your computer, the setting will stay in place across search sessions.

How do I do that?

From here, or from the Scholar Preferences link on the Google Scholar search page, open the Preference page. In the Library Links search box type drexel; click on Find Library . Check the box next to Drexel University, then click on the Save Preferences button. Note: you can set up to two additional library preferences.

Do I have to search from the Libraries’ page to use Find It@Drexel?

No; as long as Drexel is set as your library preference (either by default if you’re on the network, or if you have selected it yourself) all your Google Scholar searches will show Find It@Drexel links when we have access to an appropriate resource.

Can Google Scholar meet all my research needs?

Probably not – the libraries offer more than 300 academic databases, both broad spectrum, and highly discipline-specific for deeper, more thorough searching.

Please refer to http://www.library.drexel.edu/resources/tutorials/googlescholar.html for more information.

What is Community of Science (COS) Scholar Universe Database?

Community of Science (COS) Scholar Universe:

Community of Science (COS) Scholar Universe provides authoritative information about more than 1 million scholars and organizations around the world, together with verified affiliation and publication information. The database comprises international faculty at 4-year universities and their departments. Also searchable from within any of Drexel’s CSA databases. A complement to COS Expertise.

Access: Databases/Article Indexes for Funding:.
Click on Community of Science (COS) Scholar Universe.

How can I find out where I can present my papers?

Use Community of Science (COS) Papers Invited database to find this information.

The database consists of detailed information and deadlines about calls for papers for forthcoming conferences and special issues of scholarly journals. These calls for papers are issued by professional bodies, journal editors and other conference organizers in all disciplines and from all over the world. Thus, the database serves as an alerting service for researchers, scholars and students that are seeking opportunities to present and publish their research. Approximately 10,000 conferences are listed each year along with 1,200-1,500 special issues. Also searchable from within any of Drexel’s CSA databases.

Access: Databases/Article Indexes for Funding:.
Click on Community of Science (COS) Papers Invited

Knovel’s free online Science & Engineering Units Converter enables you to convert 864 scientific and engineering units for 82 properties – from Acceleration to Volume – to other units as appropriate. It rounds results to the desired number of significant digits selected by you. Start using the Knovel Science & Engineering Unit Converter now.

Access: Knovel Unit Converter

See also: Knovel Science & Engineering Units Converter

To access knovel from the Library’s web site, go to Electronic Databases and then click on Knovel:Engineering & Scientific Online Reference.

We have access to NFPA 85: Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code through a database called MAD CAD.

MAD CAD is the electronic database where you can find online version of this code. It contains building codes, knowledge-based design solutions, and guidelines to meet the codes. MAD CAD will provide you access to cross-referenced collections of building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire, and maintenance codes from BOCA, SBCCI, ICBO, ICC, and NFPA.

To access MAD CAD, go to Building Codes and click on MAD CAD.

You will need to logon with the username and password. You will see a list of codes. Scroll down until you reach NFPA 85.

LibX Drexel Edition is a Firefox and Internet Explorer extension that provides direct access to your Library’s resources.  Its features include:

1. Toolbar & right-click context menu: Search your library catalog directly from the LibX toolbar or using the right-click context menu.

2. Support for off-campus access via EZProxy/WAM: Using the Library’s off-campus proxy, you may reload a page through the proxy, or follow a link via the proxy, making it appear as though you are coming from an on-campus computer.

3. Quick full text access to journal articles: LibX uses Google Scholar to search for articles and directs the user to the electronic copy subscribed to by your Library.

To see LibX’s other features and to download it, go to LibX Drexel Edition.