Spectral information is used by researchers in many scientific fields, including chemistry, medicine, biology, astronomy and geology.  In addition to the print resources listed in this guide, please consult the website for online spectral data resources.  SciFinder Scholar has included spectra for many compounds under property information.

To get basic information about procedures or terms used in spectroscopy, try:

CRC Handbook of Spectroscopy -- QD95 H27 v.1-3 Ref

A Dictionary of Spectroscopy -- QC450.3 D46 1982 Ref

Encyclopedia of Spectroscopy -- QC450.3 P47 1995 Ref

The Encyclopedia of Spectroscopy -- QC451 E53 1960 Ref

All of the resources named here are located in the Science Library. Those resources whose locations are designated as "Ref" are located in the first floor reference collection. All other resources are located on the second floor of the library. The Sadtler Spectral Series, a large spectral resource of IR, UV and NMR spectral data, is located at the top of the stairs on the second floor. A separate handout is available for the Sadtler Spectral Data--ask a reference librarian for more information.

IR Spectra Sources:

The Aldrich Library of FT-IR Spectra
QD96 I5P66 1985-89 v.1-3 Ref

The Aldrich Library of Infrared Spectra
QD96 I5P67 1981

Gases and Vapors: A Special Collection of Evaluated Infrared Spectra
QC457 C685 1980 REF

Regulated and Major Industrial Chemicals: A Special Collection of Infrared Spectra
QC457 R43 1983 REF

Sadtler Prism and Grating IR Spectra Series
Check Sadtler Spectral Data Handout

Mass Spectra Sources:

EPA/NIH Mass Spectral Database and Supplement
QC100 U55 no.63 1978-80 v.1-4

The Wiley/NBS Registry of Mass Spectral Data
QC454 M3M395 1989 v. 1-7 Ref

NMR Spectra Sources:

The Aldrich Library of 13C and 1H FT Spectra
QC462.85 A44 1993 v.1-3 Ref

The Aldrich Library of NMR Spectra
QD96 N8P68 1983 v.1-2 Ref

Handbook of Proton-NMR Spectra and Data
QC762 H33 1985-87 v.1-10 Ref

Sadtler NMR and C-13 NMR Spectra Series
Check Sadtler Spectral Data Handout

UV Spectra Sources:

DMS UV Atlas of Organic Compounds
QC459 U85 1966-71 v.1-5 Ref

Sadtler UV Spectra Series
Check Sadtler Spectral Data Handout

Other spectral resources, including Raman, X-ray, atomic absorption, ESCA and flame photometry, are available through the MELVYL system. Ask a reference librarian for more information.