acs publications

Today I looked at ACS Publications. Acs Publications is a database full of peer-reviewed journals in the chemical and related science fields. The site itself is layed out very nicely and is very user frienldy. Users can right away view an alphabetical Journal list that list all journals included in the database. There is also a book section that users must subscribe to. Once the users finds a journal enrty they are interested in, they can click the full view button and view the entire article very easily. There is also a folder system, a download citation option and even a order reprints button. Once you are on a specific journals main page you have many options of different ways to view the journal. Users can view past entries as well as current issues. There is also a multimedia option where patrons can view any multi-media put out by the journal...like podcasts and image galleries. Users can also browse through the journal. Most viewed issues, Author index, current issues, and cover art galleries are a few options users can browse through. I have no background in science or chemistry so this site was a little over my head as far as the reading goes but actaully navigating the site was no problem. I think it is user friendly and could be very useful for people interested in that kind of thing...not me :)