Finding a Print Journal

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All print journals held anywhere at the University of Chicago may be found using the Library's online catalog, Horizon.

• Print Journals in the John Crerar Library
  • Unbound journals:
    All unbound issues for chemistry journals are located in the John Crerar Library in one of two sections on the first floor in the eastern half (facing the Science quad) of the reference area. One section is labeled "biomedical sciences" and the other section is labeled "physical sciences". Journals shelve in alphabetical order by title within either section, with the majority of chemistry journals located in the "physical sciences" section. The online catalog record will indicate the correct section for each title.
  • Bound journals:
    Biomedical bound journals shelve on the second floor of the Crerar Library in alphabetical order by title. Physical sciences journals shelve on the third floor or on the lower level by call number (consult the online catalog for call numbers and the call number guide for specific floor locations).
    
    
  • Chinese Language Journals
    There are some Chinese language science periodicals that are not yet in the online catalog. These titles include a number of titles in chemical sciences. Click here for more information on these titles.
    
    
• Can't find the journal you want?
  • Recheck the catalog:
    Some journals have very similar names, so be sure you're looking at the right title. Also, materials may be at the bindery, out for page replacements, or otherwise unavailable, so look at the item record for the specific piece (or ask a staff member to check for you).
  • Full title, not abbreviations:
    Generally you need to search for the full title of the journal in our catalog, while most references give only the journal abbreviation. If you are faced with an unfamiliar abbreviation, there are some resources that you can try:
    • CASSI -- Chemical Abstracts Service Source Index (Z7403.A481 Crerar Reference)
      
    • DDS Holdings Database -- Chemical Abstracts Service has a web searchable list of titles currently received (so it's not as useful for historical references) -- only full titles, so it's most useful to verify a guess at a complete title.
    • LIC Periodicals Database Search -- Royal Society of Chemistry Library and Information Center produced this web based searchable list of periodical titles; excellent for historical abbreviations and rarer titles.
    • All That JAS: Journal Abbreviation Sources -- List of online sites at Abbreviations.com with journal abbreviations in chemistry and other subjects.
      
      
  • Check the copier areas:
    Often if a single volume is not on the shelf, someone else may have taken it to be copied. Check the copy rooms on the appropriate floor in Crerar (there are two rooms each on floors 1, 2 and 3)
  • Check the reshelving/sorting areas:
    In Crerar, check the carts near the top of the stairwells, or ask at the Circulation Counter about looking in the sorting or pre-shelving areas.
  • Still can't locate the journal you need?
    Use the Interlibrary Loan service provided by the Library. Or contact the Chemistry Librarian for additional assistance.