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Ratites Database 1970's - 1996
An index compiled by Ken Ladd (former Head of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine Library at the University of Saskatchewan) of articles on ratites (large flightless birds), including Cassowaries, Emus, Ostriches and Rheas, from veterinary and biomedical research journals and conference proceedings, plus links to ratite information sources on the Internet. [details]
Reaxys Innovation from CrossFire Beilstein Index: 1771 - present; Organic Patents: 1869 - present
A "web-based search and retrieval system for chemical compounds, bibliographic data and chemical reactions." It is is "based on data from Elsevier’s industry leading chemistry databases (CrossFire Beilstein, CrossFire Gmelin and Patent Chemistry Database) now merged together to provide harmonized content." It indexes core chemistry journals covering organic, metalloroganic, and inorganic chemistry, as well as organic patent publications.
Access Note: A structure editor plugin may be required. Reaxys supports several structure editors. Also, you can download the latest version of the structuer and reaction editor, Symyx Draw, formerly known as MDL Drawfor use with Reaxys. Free Downloads, Webinars & Guides [details]
RefWorks Includes RefShare
Citation management software allowing you to import references/citations from online databases, organize them into topic folders, insert them in a variety of citation style formats (e.g. APA and MLA) into the body of your research paper, and generate formatted reference lists. RefShare is the sharing module of RefWorks, permitting users to share reference bibliographies with other individuals, with groups, and within the academic community worldwide.
Guide for Education and related databases
Guide for Health Sciences and related databases
Guide for Natural Sciences and Engineering related databases
Access Note: When importing multiple records from the University of Saskatchewan Library Catalogue into RefWorks using the EndNote/RefWorks format filter, you must change the Encoding option from the default -- ANSI - Latin I to UTF-8 to ensure that accents and diacritics display correctly. [details]
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Rehabilitation Reference Center (RRC) Includes Health News Varies
An evidence-based "clinical reference tool designed for use by rehabilitation clinicians, physical therapists, and occupational therapists at the point of care. It provides valid and relevant information intuitively and conveniently, using the best available evidence to help support clinical decisions." [details]
Repère Fulltext 1980 - present
The most comprehensive Canadian source for journal articles published in French. Includes all of the major Canadian French language titles in addition to articles published in France, Belgium and Switzerland. [details]
Resources for Aboriginal Studies Coverage varies
A collection of four databases covering aboriginal and metis studies, and indexing photographs, archival resources, law cases and resources related to the Northwest Resistance. Includes selected digital images. [details]
Retail Council of Canada (RCC) Current
Provides RCC member only access to important and timely communications in the retail industry. Contact Susan McConkey by email or phone, 966-7260, if you wish to be registered to access RCC resources. [details]
RILM Abstracts of Music Literature 1967 - present
A comprehensive bibliographic index and abstracts database, covering publications on music from all over the world. It provides broad yet detailed coverage on music topics; "From hip hop to Händel, from ethnomusicology to music therapy, from elementary music education to advanced music theory." [details]
RIPM: Retrospective Index to Music Periodicals 1800 - 1950
An "international annotated bibliography of writings on musical history and culture, found in music periodicals published in seventeen countries between approximately 1800 and 1950." [details]
Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy REP Online Current
A reference work covering philosophy and related disciplines. It includes more than "2000 articles, from Aristotle to Nominalism and from Personal Identity to Zeno of Elea." [details]
Royal Society Publishing Journals Biological Sciences Collection Varies by title; 1665 - present; Volume 1, issue 1 -
Collection of selected Royal Society Publishing journals from volume 1, issue 1 (inclusive of superceded titles), including: Journal of the Royal Society Interface, Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, Biology Letters, as well as Notes & Records of The Royal Society. [details]
RSC Journals & RSC Journals Archive Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) 1841 - present
Electronic journal collection of over 40 titles published by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), including archives going back to 1841. [details]
RTECS Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances Current
Contains identification and toxicity data on over 168,000 chemicals. A database within the CHEM-BANK [details] suite.
Access Note: Search defaults to ALL CHEM-BANK databases. Narrow your search to one or more databases by clicking on Clear All then making your selection. [details]
RTECS (CCOHS) Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances Current
Provides "critical toxicological information with citations on more than 165,000 common and rare chemical substances," including: drugs, food additives, preservatives, ores, pesticides, dyes, detergents, lubricants, soaps, plastics, extracts from plant and animal sources, plants and animals which are toxic by contact or consumption, and industrial intermediates and waste products from production processes." [details]
Russian Central Newspapers Universal Database of Russian Central Newspapers Coverage varies. Selected titles include coverage from as early as 1980.
A collection of 65 Russian central newspapers, including official resources, independent media and partisan publications. Also includes several English language newspapers, including The Moscow Times. This collection is also known as the Universal Database of Russian Central Newspapers (UDB-COM). Access varies by title depending on Library subscription. Current (in 2010) subscriptions are limited to: Kommersant, Literaturnaia gazeta, Nezavisimala gazeta, Pravda, The Moscow News. [details]
RxFiles Objective Comparisons for Optimal Drug Therapy Current
Academic service providing objective, comparative drug information to physicians, pharmacists and allied health professionals. It includes newsletter reviews, Q&As, trial summaries, and up-to-date drug comparison charts. [details]