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Search technique webinar
Tackling the chemical literature: a librarian’s guide to search technique
As every chemist and chemistry librarian knows, the chemical literature is immense and complex. At the same time, finding the right information within its vast landscape is hugely important for accurate research and academic study.
When so many areas have so many unique ways in, deciding on an appropriate source can be challenging – as can structuring an effective query. Judith Currano is here to help.
Social media webinar
Less time, more impact: supercharge your social media usage
Fifteen minutes a day could be all you need to turn your library’s social media activity into a valuable tool for the people who use it. Find out how with the help of Royal Society of Chemistry’s social media experts and this free 40 minute webinar.
Social media companion pieces
Social media and the science library: how it really works
A downloadable eBook of tips for maintaining your library’s presence on social media, from 5 librarians who do it every day.
Social media tasklist
A practical social media tasklist for science librarians to help you manage your daily, weekly and monthly activity
Open access webinar
A librarian's road map to open access publishing
An open access refresher webinar, taking you through its development, current policy requirements and how changing views are affecting libraries and their users.
Open access companion piece
The role of libraries in open access publishing
A downloadable survey report that looks at what librarians around the world think about the role of libraries in open access publishing.
What makes you different?
Is it the way that you use social media to entertain and inspire library users? Or the way that you always know exactly what your researchers need before they ask? Perhaps it’s the effort you put into ensuring that your library is a haven of knowledge in a particular branch of chemistry?
From working with the librarians and information specialists we currently support, it’s clear that people on this career path are knowledgeable, dedicated and passionate.
You’re just plain good at what you do.
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