The most popular database at BU for chemistry is CAS SciFinder (previously called "SciFinder Scholar"). This database requires you to register the first time you use it. Register here using your BU email address. This database also only allows one user at a time, so if you are denied access, try again later.
Additional databases with chemistry information.
I-Share is the system you use to request items from other libraries. Instructions on how to place requests for items through I-Share can be found here or you can contact the Research Help Desk for help. You will be notified once the item has arrived at the library, then you can pick up the item(s) at the Check Out Desk using your Bradley ID during regular business hours.
If you encounter an article that doesn't have full-text (PDF) available, there are steps you can take to find access or request the full text from the library.
'BU can buy the article' uses Get It Now which requires you to use your BU email.
'Request through Interlibrary Loan' uses ILLiad. If you have never used ILLiad, Here are some instructions.
Google Scholar is a useful way to do a broad search and see what's available on your topic. However, it doesn't directly provide access to the full-text of articles, and you will often hit paywalls.
It's possible to configure Google Scholar so that you can use it to search, but then use the Library's databases to access full text when it's available. You'll see a "Get It @ Bradley" link to the right of your results when this option is available. The handout linked below shows the steps to set this up in Google Scholar.
