Chemical Statistics Directory

Principal sources of statistics of interest to the chemical and chemical process industries are cited in the Chemical Statistics Directory. This publication was prepared by the Chemical and Rubber Division of the Commerce Department. The first edition of this appeared in 1947 and covered the year 1945. The second edition was printed in 1949 and covered the period 1946-47. No revised editions have appeared since that time. Copies of the first are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington 25, D. C., at 0.15. Copies of the second are available at the same address at a cost of 0.20. 

Another publication of unusual interest is the Chemical Statistics Directory, No. 2 (40) which provides an index to the chemical statistics available from government sources for the years 1946-1947. This report has not been revised as originally planned nevertheless, the sources listed are still mainly correct. 

Office of Domestic Commerce, Chemical Statistics Directory, No. 2, Washington, U. S. 

Data-Star. This is Europe s leading on-line database service (39) and covers worldwide business news, financial information, market research, trade statistics, business analysis, healthcare / pharmaceuticals, chemicals / petrochemicals, chemical industry, biomedicine /life science, biotechnology, and technology, with an emphasis on Europe. It was originally formed as a joint venture among BRS, Predicasts, and Radio Suisse (the Swiss telecommunications company) (37). Data-Star offers access to about 300 bibliographic, abstract, directory, and fuU-text on-line databases, of which approximately 150 are also available on Dialog (40). 

Information on chemical markets in western continental Europe is compiled from government or semiofficial statistical publications, from directories of manufacturers, and from trade journals and other publications which help to build up a background for a market investigation. A selected list of publications is presented and their contents are described. 

A general directory of Finnish suppliers 19) has been issued in several languages, including English. About 40 chemicals are given in the classified list of products. The quarterly Finnish Trade Review 20) contains articles on industry, trade, and other matters affecting the Finnish economy, with a few statistics and news items. This is published in Enghsh. 

The objective of the directory Is fourfold It (1) provides a useful compilation of statistics and information, (2) gives employers a ready means for finding sources of chemical co-op students, (3) serves as a source of Ideas and models for those wishing to develop or evaluate academic co-op programs, and (4) aids high school students and their advisors In locating academic institutions where co-op is available in the chemical sciences. 

Directories help prospective students to evaluate the nature, scope, requirements, and statistics of various engineering programs. Many are published yearly, and most libraries will keep the current year only. Many directories have online equivalents and the URLs are noted where found however, subscriptions may be required. This is not an exhaustive list. For specific disciplines, consult library catalogs using appropriate subject headings, e.g.. Chemical engineering study and teaching. 

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