There is a wealth of chemistry-related material on the Web, although it is necessary to sort through what is retrieved in order to select the most useful information.  Some resources, such as the Librarian's Index to the Internet evaluate sites by their content, assisting the searcher in determining a site's viability.

The following list contains links to several excellent databases and other Internet sources.  Each contains a brief description of a site's scope and content.  Site coverage includes academic, industrial, and pharmaceutical industries.  The list ends with career sites of interest to those considering work in the field of chemistry.  Particularly noteworthy is the last site in this section, which lists unconventional occupations and professions possible with a chemistry background, and highlights how having a chemistry degree can be a marketable building block.

UCC Department of Chemistry

Check out UCC Chemistry Department pages, find course and telecourse descriptions, click on "More Chemistry Information" for faculty, pictures/animations, and career information.

American Chemical Society

The major association for professionals in chemistry.  Most of this home page pertains to the organization and its members, but click on the "Use the Library" link to view "Hot Articles" accessible to non-members.

General Chemistry Online

An interesting site, especially for new chemistry students or for those who want a quick review.  There's a common compound library, featured articles and tutorials, FAQs, glossary, and other useful links

NIST Chemistry Web Book

National Institute of Standards Web site.  There are many search options for these databases including name, formula, physical property, et al.  There is a site guide to help navigate this page, search instructions, and citation guide.

WebElements

Of the many periodic tables online this is among the most informative.  After the key data there is a description of the element, followed by sections on uses, geology, biology, and and a list of other aspects.  Well organized.

Basics of NMR
An introduction to the subject, and a section on the mathematics of NMR.  See also the glossary and section on symbols.

CHEMINFO

Links to databases including elements, biochemistry, physical property compilations, and more.

Chemistry Tutorials

Short tutorials on mass spectrometry and other topics.

Nomenclature

An introduction to organic nomenclature with links to IUPAC nomenclature sections.

Envirofact Warehouse Master Chemical Reference

View lists of chemicals monitored by the EPA.

CHEMDEX

This organization maintains an extensive directory of chemistry on the Internet.  Select by branch of chemistry, type of source (university, government, organization, etc.), geographic area, et al.

CAREERS IN CHEMISTRY

ChemCenter

An American Chemical Society page with an introductory essay on options for college students.  See also sections on career choices, opportunities in education, and public/private sectors.

AIChE

Career Services section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers site; see also additional links.

Chemists

This is the Occupational Outlook Handbook entry on chemists.  Describes:  nature of the work, working conditions, training, job outlook, and more.  Updated yearly.

Chemical and Engineering News

Articles on careers from issues of this publication, regularly updated.

Chemistry Careers

Why chemistry?  This site provides a list of careers possible with a chemistry degree, (some need to be supplemented by other studies).  Consider non-traditional positions attainable with a chemistry degree, including:  crime lab analyst, dentist, geologist, patent attorney, and many more.