RSC Mobile FAQ

Here we answer some frequently asked questions about using our new RSC Mobile application. If your question is not answered here, please contact us:

Frequently Asked Questions

What devices are compatible with RSC Mobile?

The current RSC Mobile application runs on the iPad, iPod and iPhone and Android. 

What scientific content is available?

All of our RSC journal articles are available on RSC Mobile and you can search using the technology behind the RSC Publishing Platform. 

How does authentication work? 

Authentication in the first release only works via the wireless networks of subscribing institutions/organisations. Free content is available via RSC Personal account login, which includes all new journals for their first two volumes and articles that are part of free access promotions.

Can I read articles offline? 

Yes, you can save articles (HTML or PDF) to then read offline. 

How do I view the PDF or HTML of an article?

On the article landing page there are buttons for PDF and HTML along the bottom menu bar, select these options to view the full text of an article. 

How do I select which journals to automatically display the Advance Articles for?

Use the "Journals" tab and tick the journals that you would like to follow. 

Can I use my Shibboleth/Athens login? 

Not yet though we are looking at alternative methods of authentication.