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For New Users: Getting Started



Let's face it, navigating the universe of scientific information is complicated. The Libraries are here to help you. This checklist will help get you set up and ready to do research in chemistry. New graduate students should also see the For Graduate Students page. If you're a new undergraduate, check out the For Undergraduates orientation page.

checkmark Obtain your UT EID

checkmark Organize your E-mail identity.

checkmark Set up your computer.

checkmark Install a good Web browser:

checkmark Register for your SciFinder search account.
(If you already have an account from another institution, you'll have to get a new one.) An email account ending in utexas.edu is required.

checkmark Set up wireless ethernet connectivity for your laptop.

checkmark Bookmark some important starting points:

checkmark Start keeping up with the literature:

checkmark Be ready to use the physical library.

If you have any questions, please ask a staff member or send us an email.