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American Chemical Society (ACS), Division of Chemical Information (CINF)
The '''American Chemical Society''' (ACS) is a non-profit association founded in 1876.
1947- present
1155 Sixteenth St NW
Washington, DC 20036
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PERSONS INVOLVED:
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<b>[[Dale Burdette Baker|Dale B. Baker]];</b> <b>[[Evan Jay Crane|Evan J. Crane]];</b> <b>[[Eugene Garfield]];</b> <b>[[Karl Heumann]];</b> <b>[[Arthur Becket Lamb|Arthur B. Lamb]];</b> <b>[[David Reynolds Lide, Jr.|David R. Lide]];</b> <b>[[Hans Peter Luhn]];</b> <b>[[Austin McDowell Patterson|Austin M. Patterson]];</b> <b>[[James Whitney Perry]];</b> <b>[[Herman Skolnik]];</b> <b>[[Fred Alonzo Tate|Fred A. Tate]];</b> <b>[[George E. Vladutz]];</b> <b>[[William Joseph Wiswesser|William J. Wiswesser]]</b>
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The American Chemical Society was founded in 1876 and is a not-for-profit
organization. It is the world's largest scientific society and has a membership
of over 151,000 chemists and chemical engineers. The American Chemical Society
was chartered by a 1937 Act of the U.S. Congress. The Society is recognized as a
world leader in fostering scientific education and research, and promoting
public understanding of science.


<p>The Division of Chemical Information (ClNF) of the American Chemical Society is the source for maintaining  professional competency in information resources, information technology, and information
The '''American Chemical Society''' (ACS) is a non-profit association, founded in 1876, that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. Its publications include [[Chemical Abstracts Service]].  
policy.  No other ACS Division is as relevant to the professional lives of all researchers involved in any aspect of chemical research.  As one of approximately 1,400 divisional members and affiliates, you will
learn about the most current developments and practical application in producing, accessing. and using chemical information.
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<p>CINF Mission:  &quot;The Division of Chemical Information of the   American Chemical Society is committed to  providing a forum for the exchange of information and  expertise  among  the  generators, developers, providers, and users of chemical information worldwide through innovative  high-quality programs and publications and  through opportunities for career development and recognition of excellence.&quot;


CINF History - 50 Years of Service
ACS's Division of Chemical Information (CINF), founded 1947, promotes professional competency in information resources, information technology, and information policy. It is for both the chemistry librarian community and the chemical informatics research community. Its mission is "to  providing a forum for the exchange of information and  expertise  among  the  generators, developers, providers, and users of chemical information worldwide through innovative  high-quality programs and publications and  through opportunities for career development and recognition of excellence."
1943 - Group of the Division of Chemical
  Education
== History ==
*1876 - American Chemical Society founded.
*1948 - Division of Chemical Literature formed. Name changed to Division of Chemical Information (CINF) in 1975.
*1956 - Chemical abstracts becomes a ACS division. First director [[Evan Jay Crane|Evan J. Crane]], followed in 1958 by [[Dale Burdette Baker|Dale B. Baker]].


1948 - Division of Chemical Literature
=== Publicatios ===
  formed
*''Chemical abstracts''. 1907- . Print edition through 2009.
*''Chemical information bulletin'' (CIB) [https://www.acscinf.org/bulletin], originally titled ''Chemical Literature'', has been the quarterly publication of ACS CINF since 1949. Includes news and events, reports of meetings, book reviews, etc.
*''Journal of chemical documentation'' (1961-1974, first editor [[Herman Skolnik]]). Renamed ''Journal of Chemical Information and Computer Sciences'' (1975 - 2004), then ''Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling,'' 2005 - . [https://pubs.acs.org/loi/jcisd8]


1975 - name changed to the Division of
== Awards ==
  Chemical Information
*The [[Herman Skolnik]] Award to recognize outstanding contributions to and achievements in the theory and practice of chemical information science.
Programs
*The Val Metanomski Meritorius Service Award to recognize outstanding contributions to the Division.
*CINF Lifetime Award recognizes long term membership and outstanding service and active contributions to the Division over the years.
*The Lucille M. Wert Student Scholarship to recruit persons into the profession of Chemical Information.


CINF programs cover diverse topics targeted  to the varied professional needs and interests
Persons involved also incude [[Eugene Garfield]]; [[Karl Heumann]]; [[Arthur Becket Lamb|Arthur B. Lamb]]; [[David Reynolds Lide, Jr.|David R. Lide]]; [[Hans Peter Luhn]]; [[Austin McDowell Patterson|Austin M. Patterson]]; [[James Whitney Perry]]; [[Fred Alonzo Tate|Fred A. Tate]] [[George E. Vladutz]]; [[William Joseph Wiswesser|William J. Wiswesser]]
of its broad membership, such as: information  operations management, storage and retrieval
of chemical information, drug design, commercial  chemical information sources, computer-based
information processes, electronic databases, organic  syntheses, patents, copyright, environmental and
regulatory information, structure-activity  relationships, etc.<br>


Inter-Society Meetings
== Further reading ==
*American Chemical Society homepage [https://www.acs.org/]
*Division of Chemical Information homepage [https://www.acscinf.org/home]
*"Chemical Abstracts Service." ''Wkipedia'' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_Abstracts_Service]


Triennial International Conference on Chemical Structures co-sponsored by CINF, the Chemical
== Papers ==
Structure Association, the Royal Society of Chemistry, the German Chemical Society, and
Science History Institute, 315 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 19106. Dates: 1949-2008. 6.9 Linear Feet / 6 boxes. Includes organizational files, membership & elections, awards & publicity, conferences & symposia, and newsletters. [https://archives.sciencehistory.org/repositories/3/resources/73#]
the Royal Netherlands Chemical Society.
 
Quadrennial Tri-Society Symposia dedicated to issues related to leading-edge developments in all
aspects  of chemical  information  creation, processing. Management, and usage. Co-
sponsored by ClNF, the American Society for Information Science SIG/STI, and the Chemistry
Division of the Special Libraries Association.
 
CINF Sponsored Awards
 
The Herman Skolnik
Award for outstanding contributions to and achievements  in the theory and practice of chemical
information science.
 
The Meritorius Service Award for outstanding service to the Division.
 
Lucille M. Wert Student Scholarship Award for students with interest in the fields of chemistry and information to pursue graduate study in library, information, or computer science.
 
SOURCE:
ACS homepage and CINF homepage
 
== PAPERS ==
Science History Institute, 315 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 19106. PAPERS DATES:
1949-2008
6.9 Linear Feet / 6 boxes
INCLUDES:
Organizational Files, Membership & Elections Files, Awards & Publicity Files, Conferences & Symposia Files, Newsletters.
 
https://archives.sciencehistory.org/repositories/3/resources/73#

Latest revision as of 15:00, 18 January 2025

The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a non-profit association founded in 1876.


The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a non-profit association, founded in 1876, that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. Its publications include Chemical Abstracts Service.

ACS's Division of Chemical Information (CINF), founded 1947, promotes professional competency in information resources, information technology, and information policy. It is for both the chemistry librarian community and the chemical informatics research community. Its mission is "to providing a forum for the exchange of information and expertise among the generators, developers, providers, and users of chemical information worldwide through innovative high-quality programs and publications and through opportunities for career development and recognition of excellence."

History

  • 1876 - American Chemical Society founded.
  • 1948 - Division of Chemical Literature formed. Name changed to Division of Chemical Information (CINF) in 1975.
  • 1956 - Chemical abstracts becomes a ACS division. First director Evan J. Crane, followed in 1958 by Dale B. Baker.

Publicatios

  • Chemical abstracts. 1907- . Print edition through 2009.
  • Chemical information bulletin (CIB) [1], originally titled Chemical Literature, has been the quarterly publication of ACS CINF since 1949. Includes news and events, reports of meetings, book reviews, etc.
  • Journal of chemical documentation (1961-1974, first editor Herman Skolnik). Renamed Journal of Chemical Information and Computer Sciences (1975 - 2004), then Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling, 2005 - . [2]

Awards

  • The Herman Skolnik Award to recognize outstanding contributions to and achievements in the theory and practice of chemical information science.
  • The Val Metanomski Meritorius Service Award to recognize outstanding contributions to the Division.
  • CINF Lifetime Award recognizes long term membership and outstanding service and active contributions to the Division over the years.
  • The Lucille M. Wert Student Scholarship to recruit persons into the profession of Chemical Information.

Persons involved also incude Eugene Garfield; Karl Heumann; Arthur B. Lamb; David R. Lide; Hans Peter Luhn; Austin M. Patterson; James Whitney Perry; Fred A. Tate George E. Vladutz; William J. Wiswesser

Further reading

  • American Chemical Society homepage [3]
  • Division of Chemical Information homepage [4]
  • "Chemical Abstracts Service." Wkipedia [5]

Papers

Science History Institute, 315 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 19106. Dates: 1949-2008. 6.9 Linear Feet / 6 boxes. Includes organizational files, membership & elections, awards & publicity, conferences & symposia, and newsletters. [6]

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