Change to SciFinder access

An important announcement for SciFinder users at TSRI:

As of October 1, 2010, the web version of SciFinder will be the only interface for SciFinder searches. The SciFinder client will no longer be available.

Starting July 1, 2010 (and each month thereafter), an additional two seats will be allocated over to the web version (and removed from the client version). By October 1, 2010, all the seats will be on the web version. CAS has discontinued further development of the client interface, necessitating this change.

Register for SciFinder web
To maintain access to SciFinder during this transition period, please register for a SciFinder web account, if you have not done so already. Registration information is available at:
http://www.scripps.edu/library/scifinderwebregistration.html

Reasons for this change:
* Optimize SciFinder seat usage
If all the seats are allocated to the web version, we can maximize the number of available seats at all times and minimize the number of busy signals.

* Prevent SciFinder use by unauthorized users
CAS has verified that unauthorized users have been able to infiltrate our network, and effectively "steal" seats that are then unavailable for our authorized users. With the web version of SciFinder, this type of piracy can be effectively stopped, because an individual account can be closed once the security breach has been detected. This is not possible with the client version.

* Take advantage of new SciFinder web features
CAS is now focusing all new development efforts on the web version. Features like e-mail alerts, finding related reactions, and refining by non-participating functional groups are only available on the web version.

Questions and comments?
We realize that SciFinder is an integral part of your research program, and you may have questions or concerns about this change. We welcome your comments, and will be happy to address any questions you may have. Please contact the Library at helplib@scripps.edu