| This new quarterly newsletter from the ACS Publications Library Team covers special articles, news, technological updates and other points of interest for librarians of all types, across academic, government and corporate organizations |
| Welcome to ACS Library Elements |
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| Issue 1, September 2015 |
| FEATURED ARTICLES |
| PRODUCT NEWS |
| OUR INDUSTRY |
| CONFERENCES & EVENTS |
| Why do old books smell so good? Anyone who has been in a library or has a book collection at home will know the familiar, sweet smell of an old book. But what exactly creates that distinctive aroma? Here’s everything you need to know about the chemistry of old books… |
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Learning from librarians in Brazil A recent series of ACS on Campus events in Brazil saw a revamped schedule and a brand new session dedicated to librarians. Read our summary of the events. |
| ACS journals are again the most cited journals in chemistry The peer-reviewed journals of the American Chemical Society are the most-cited and/or impactful scientific journals in 14 scientific categories, including six core chemistry categories, according to the 2014 Journal Citation Reports® (JCR)*, released on Thursday, June 18 by Thomson Reuters. |
| ACS expands reach to include rapidly emerging area of sensor science The Publications Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS) today announced the forthcoming 2016 publication of ACS Sensors, a peer-reviewed interdisciplinary research journal to be devoted to the dissemination of original research findings from across all areas of modern sensor science. J. Justin Gooding, Ph.D., Scientia Professor and founding Co-director of the Australian Centre for NanoMedicine at The University of New South Wales, will serve as the journal’s inaugural Editor-in-Chief. |
| Enhanced reading experience with ACS ActiveView PDF Recent enhancements to the ACS ActiveView PDF format for ACS journal articles deliver a better article display to all desktop and mobile browsers. Find out how you can deliver more interactive and readable content to your library and institutional users. |
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What is chemistry’s contribution to the world? ACS journals offer readers an extraordinary breadth of research and cutting-edge science from around the world. Every day, articles published in the journals influence and inspire scientists, policymakers, industry and the general public. We have compiled some of the latest fascinating research that shows how relevant chemistry is to our everyday lives. |
| What is the deal with research data? Research Data Management (RDM) is a hot topic in many institutions, with many conflicting opinions and suggestions. Current thinking puts libraries at the heart of the solution, with many arguing that librarians may hold the key to unlocking its true potential. Read the full story here. |
| September 9, 2015 ALPSP, UK September 29, 2015 ADBU, France October 13, 2015 CPhI Worldwide, Spain October 14, 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair, Germany |
| ACS on Campus is an initiative of the American Chemical Society dedicated to helping students, post-docs, and faculty members advance in their careers. This outreach opportunity brings leaders in chemistry, publishing, research, science communication and career development to university campuses to present seminars and workshops. Click here to view the upcoming events >> |
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