Scifinder Web Edition 

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Access SciFinder Web Edition

ALL first-time users of the SciFinder Web Edition must register and create a user name and password before accessing the database. Registration is restricted to current Colorado State University faculty staff and students and requires:

1. a valid colostate.edu e-mail address
   Example: first.last@colostate.edu, faculty@lamar.colostate.edu, etc.
2. a Colorado State University eID
   The eID system is Colorado State University's official electronic ID system. More information about CSU’s eID system, including details about who qualifies for an eID, can be found at: https://eid.colostate.edu/
3. Users must have a CSU on-campus IP address to register or be logged into the CSU campus VPN. This is a SciFinder requirement that was recently implemented due to problems with unauthorized users accessing SciFinder. 05/08/2009

Once you have registered for SciFinder, you will receive an e-mail message that includes a link and instructions for completing the registration process. You must use the link within 48 hours or you will need to re-register. Users must agree not to use SciFinder for commercial research. [Click here for detailed registration instructions]

By clicking on the registration link below, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

• I am currently a Colorado State University student or a member of the Colorado State University faculty or staff.
• I will not share my username and password with any other person.
  
• I will search only for myself and not for others or other organizations.
  
• I will not use any automated program or script for extracting or downloading CAS (SciFinder) data, or any other systematic retrieval of data.
  
• I may retain a maximum of 5,000 Records at any given time for personal use or to share within a Project team for the duration of the Project.
  
• I will NOT use SciFinder for commercial research that is performed under a funding or consultant contract with the intention of delivering results to a for-profit organization, or patentability research.
  
• Colorado State University's  SciFinder License and the CAS Information Use Policies (http://www.cas.org/legal/infopolicy.html) apply to my use of SciFinder.
  
• I will contact Michelle Wilde, Physical Sciences Librarian, if I have questions.

 I accept these terms and conditions.
Register for SciFinder Web Edition.