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American Chemical Society (ACS), Division of Chemical Information (CINF)
American Chemical Society, Division of Chemical Information is a professional association for chemical information professionals.
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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MAJOR PROJECTS:
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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]].  
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OTHER INFORMATION:
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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
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.(CINF). As one of approximately 1,400 divisional members and affiliates, you will
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.  
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
CINF Mission: 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.
1943 - Group of the Division of Chemical
  Education


1948 - Division of Chemical Literature
== History ==
  formed
*1943 - Group formed within the ACS Division of Chemical Education.
*1948 - ACS Division of Chemical Literature formed,
*1975 - Name changed to Division of Chemical Information (CINF).
 
== Persons involved ==
[[Dale Burdette Baker|Dale B. Baker]]; [[Evan Jay Crane|Evan J. Crane]]; [[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]]; [[Herman Skolnik]]; [[Fred Alonzo Tate|Fred A. Tate]] [[George E. Vladutz]]; [[William Joseph Wiswesser|William J. Wiswesser]]
 
==Activities==
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
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.


1975 - name changed to the Division of
CINF Mission: 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.
  Chemical Information
Programs


=== Meetings===
CINF programs cover diverse topics targeted  to the varied professional needs and interests
CINF programs cover diverse topics targeted  to the varied professional needs and interests
of its broad membership, such as: information  operations management, storage and retrieval
of its broad membership, such as: information  operations management, storage and retrieval
of chemical information, drug design, commercial  chemical information sources, computer-based  
of chemical information, drug design, commercial  chemical information sources, computer-based  
information processes, electronic databases, organic  syntheses, patents, copyright, environmental and
information processes, electronic databases, organic  syntheses, patents, copyright, environmental and
regulatory information, structure-activity  relationships, etc.<br>
regulatory information, structure-activity  relationships, etc.
 
Inter-Society Meetings
 
Triennial International Conference on Chemical Structures co-sponsored by CINF, the Chemical
Structure Association, the Royal Society of Chemistry, the German Chemical Society, and
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.
=== Awards ===
CINF sponsors the following awards


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.
*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.


SOURCE:
=== Publications ===
ACS homepage and CINF homepage


== PAPERS ==
== Further reading ==
Science History Institute, 315 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 19106. PAPERS DATES:
American Chemical Society homepage [https://www.acs.org/]
1949-2008
Division of Chemical Information homepage [https://www.acscinf.org/home]
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#
== 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. [https://archives.sciencehistory.org/repositories/3/resources/73#]

Revision as of 20:52, 5 January 2025

American Chemical Society, Division of Chemical Information is a professional association for chemical information professionals.

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.(CINF). 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.

CINF Mission: 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.

History

  • 1943 - Group formed within the ACS Division of Chemical Education.
  • 1948 - ACS Division of Chemical Literature formed,
  • 1975 - Name changed to Division of Chemical Information (CINF).

Persons involved

Dale B. Baker; Evan J. Crane; Eugene Garfield; Karl Heumann; Arthur B. Lamb; David R. Lide; Hans Peter Luhn; Austin M. Patterson; James Whitney Perry; Herman Skolnik; Fred A. Tate George E. Vladutz; William J. Wiswesser

Activities

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 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.

CINF Mission: 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.

Meetings

CINF programs cover diverse topics targeted to the varied professional needs and interests 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.

Awards

CINF sponsors the following 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.

Publications

Further reading

American Chemical Society homepage [1] Division of Chemical Information homepage [2]

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. [3]

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