UQ ERA rating in 2012: Not assessed

UQ ERA rating in 2010: 3

Preamble

The University of Queensland (UQ) Library is committed to supporting the University's research, and teaching and learning agenda. UQ librarians maintain subject assessments based on the Commonwealth Government Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative's Field of Research codes. The assessments reflect current trends at UQ, and respond to changes in direction through regular updating.

Purpose of the collection

UQ Library's collection in this area supports the teaching and research activities of staff and students in the Schools of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, Medicine, Pharmacy and Biomedical Science, and the Institute for Molecular Bioscience. All schools are part of the Faculties of Science or Health Sciences.

Description of the collection

The Library's collection may be searched via the Web.

The Library holds print and electronic book titles in this area. Experienced librarians develop the collection, and welcome input from academic staff. Relevant print collections are grouped under these classification number/s: QP514 and RB112.

The following specialist book collections are available:

• MDConsult
• Springer Ebook Collection
• Springer protocols

The Library subscribes to journals in the area. Many are available in electronic format. 78% of titles in the ERA journal list are held by UQ Library.

Key titles accessible at UQ:

• Antioxidants and Redox Signaling
• Other titles:
• Biochemical Journal
• Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
• Biochemistry
• Clinical Chemistry
• PloS One

UQ Library offers online databases in this subject area. These include:

• PubMed and Medline via Ovid
• Embase.com
• Scopus
• Web of Science

Scope of current collecting

1. Languages collected or excluded

Primarily English language material is collected.

2. Geographical areas collected or excluded

No geographical areas are excluded.

3. Chronological periods collected or excluded

No chronological periods are specifically excluded.

4. Types (formats) of material collected

Material is collected in both print and electronic formats.

5. Publication dates

Latest 2 years' material is collected. Older material is purchased when academic staff make specific requests.

6. Special considerations

Nil.

Updated: June 2013