Chemical Abstract Service has announced that on June 30, 2011 the client version of Scifinder Scholar will be discontinued. Below is the announcement made by Craig W. Stephens, Vice Present of Sales:
“Due to increasing popularity and new development of the web version of SciFinder, CAS is announcing the discontinuation of the client version of SciFinder on June 30, 2011 for all U.S. and Canadian academic institutions. On this date, all seats at these institutions will access the web version only. Please note that any institution may choose to discontinue access to the client version at any time. “
I am asking for feedback from NJIT users:
Should we wait until June 30, 2011 or should NJIT discontinue the client version on December 31, 2010? The latter option will give users 4 months to make the transition.
There are many useful features in the web version not in the client. However, it is often a nuisance to remember a user name and password to access the web. There are several steps involved to get into the web version. There are several “how to guides” at http://www.cas.org/support/academic/sf/htg/index.html
Please vote in this survey. I will accept responses until Monday September 20. Thank you very much for participating.
Over the past several months about 40% of the Scifinder usage has been for the client version. I am trying to be fair to everyone.
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