The book acquaints the reader with the current state of scientific and technical information in the field of chemistry. The second edition (1st - 1978) describes the main reference books, abstract journals and their indexes, library catalogs, classification systems, provides specific examples of information search; describes new information media, including automated systems, reflects the latest achievements and trends in the development of information media. For scientists, chemical engineers, teachers, graduate students and students of chemical specialties of universities.