If you find that you are not getting the results you had expected, try using different terms that describe the same topic or use the Library of Congress Subject Headings guide located in the reference area to determine the subject headings, ask a librarian for assistance. Periodical Resources Journals and magazines are primary sources of research information. Ingram Library subscribes to a number of academic journals dealing with chemistry. The titles of these subscriptions are available on the online library catalog as well as in the periodical lists, a number of which are located in the black binders found on the computer tables in the reference area. Unless you know a particular author or research paper and know that the paper is in a journal found in Ingram Library, to find the information you need requires the use of periodical indexes.
Indexes are available in print format and in electronic format.
Galileo is a large collection of searchable databases which provides citations to the articles in periodicals and in some cases the full text of the articles as well. These links will connect you to a variety of chemistry resources available via the Internet. These sites were chosen based on their academic merit and accuracy of information. There are numerous other sites, many linked to these, that also provide reliable information. Reliable information is essential to performing credible research, so it is a good idea to check out websites and try to determine if the authors represent a recognized authority or organization.