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CHEM 100W Library Research Help

Help and resources for Chemistry 100W students

SciFinder-n Account Registration (Required)

Registration for a SciFinder-n account is required to access the database. How to register:

  1. Begin at the library's Passwords page

  2. Click on "Get Databases Username and Password"

  3. Click on the tiny URL

  4. Create an account using SJSU email address.

  5. Verify account using email sent to SJSU email account. Must do this within 48 hours.

Problems Accessing SciFinder-n?

Potential reasons why you may not be able to log in to SciFinder-n:

  • You have already registered for an account. If this is the case, use the username and password recovery/reset on the log in page.
  • You haven't logged in to SciFinder-n in a while. If you do not use it after a little while, you may be locked out. Contact your Chemistry librarian and she can help you gain access again.