Chemical Information

Chemical Information may be for YOU, if you are interested in:

• Searching of chemical databases
• Structure searching
• Chemical patent searching
• Chemical reference work
• Abstracting and indexing chemical publications

SLIS offers a dual degree and a specialization option in this field.

Job Outlook for this field:

Positions in chemical information include:

• Scientific librarian
• Technical information specialist
• Market researcher
• Management consultant
• Technical publisher
• Software developer

Employers seek:

• A chemistry degree combined with a solid foundation in science
• Web development skills
• Database skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to handle a service-oriented position

Opportunities to gain experience in this field:

• Internships are available with:
  • IU Chemistry Library

Professional Associations:

• American Chemical Society - Division of Chemical Information
• Drug Information Association
• Special Libraries Association

Alumni working in science information centers