Chemical Information: Evolution from Early Journals to Electronic Databases

Learn about the fascinating evolution of chemical information publishing and dissemination through the centuries in this Royal Society of Chemistry lecture. Explore the journey from early scientific journals to electronic databases, understanding the factors that influenced the creation, development, and sometimes discontinuation of various publications. Discover how journals and abstracts evolved alongside chemistry's advancement and addressed chemists' changing needs, particularly focusing on solutions developed to handle the growing volume of information. Gain insights into the remarkable stories of individuals who shaped these publications, complemented by personal anecdotes from the speaker's experience as a chemical information scientist.