Reaxys: Three Chemistry Databases Available via the Web

The UMass Amherst Libraries now subscribes to Reaxys which includes the authoritative Beilstein, Gmelin and Patent Chemistry databases. This new source from Elsevier provides a web-based search and retrieval system for organic, organo-metallic, and inorganic chemistry data from about 3800 journals and patents from U.S., World and European patent publications. You can query the database by drawing a structure or reaction, typing text, or loading a previously saved structure or reaction.

The Libraries previously had a subscription to the Beilstein database on the Crossfire platform. In addition to Beilstein, Reaxys provides more extensive data from the Gmelin and Patent Chemistry sources.  The legacy Crossfire Commander software client can still be used, but this access will be discontinued in August, 2010.  Users are encouraged to use Reaxys now to benefit from the increased coverage and functionality.

If you would like assistance using Reaxys, or have questions, contact Paulina Borrego, Chemistry Liaison Librarian at pborrego@library.umass.edu or 413-545-7891.

Electronic Journals Added to Collection

The following electronic journals have been added to the collection. You may retrieve these journals through the UMass Amherst library catalog or the E-Journal List.

  • Applied biochemistry and biotechnology, 1997-
  • The auk, 1884-2001
  • Bird banding, 1930-1979
  • Bulletin of field ornithology, 1980-1999
  • Bulletin of the Northeastern Birdbanding Association, 1925-1929
  • Bulletin – Wader Study Group, 1970-2004
  • California birds, 1970-1972
  • Child Development Perspectives, 2007-
  • The condor, 1899-2000
  • Conference Papers – International Studies Association, 1998-
  • Digital Defoe, 2009-
  • Experimental mathematics,  1992-
  • Functiones et Approximatio Commentarii Mathematici, 2002-
  • History Compass, 2003-
  • International wader studies, 1970-2002
  • IUBMB Life, 1996-
  • Japan journal of industrial and applied mathematics,  2006-
  • The Journal of Ecocriticism, 2009-
  • The journal of raptor research, 1967-2005
  • Literature compass, 2004-
  • North American bird bander, 1976-2000
  • Ornitología neotropical, 1990-2002
  • Ornithological monographs, 1965-2001
  • Pacific coast avifauna, 1900-1974
  • Percussive Notes, 1963-
  • Philosophy compass, 2006-
  • Publicationes matematiques,  2007-
  • Raptor research, 1972-1986
  • Raptor research news, 1967-1971
  • Renewable energy focus, 2007 –
  • Revista matematica Iberoamericana, 2002-
  • Studies in avian biology, 1978-1999
  • Tokyo journal of mathematics, 2006-
  • Western birds, 1973-2006
  • Wilson bulletin, 1889-1999

In addition, open access titles have been made available from the following collections: