In August, Engineering Village (Compendex), the most comprehensive source of published engineering research and practice, will launch an updated user interface.

The improved interface will have a more modern look and feel, while keeping all the current navigation and high quality functionality that users rely upon for managing engineering research. This interface refresh project is being completed with user input via focus groups and interviews which are driving the enhancement. Register for this this August 15 Webinar if you'd like to learn more. 

Starting this month, Engineering Village (Compendex) users will have an opportunity to preview these interface updates at their Beta website. Follow these steps to explore the Beta version: 
 

1. Create a user account in the current version. Be sure to use your VDOT email address!

2. Test your account to be sure it works. 

3. Next, return to the Beta website and select the option "Apply for Remote Access."

4. Follow the screen prompts to access remotely. 

Highlights of the interface update include:

1. Header navigation: The new header will include Search options (basic, advanced, experts search), Results, Alerts and selected records.

2. Search options:  The main search options such as the Database(s) selection, Date, Language and document – currently under advanced options – will be clearly visible.

3. Personalization details: personalized features such as Alerts & Saved searches and My preferences will be grouped under a pull-down menu.

Here is a look at some of these updates:
 

1. Updates to the home page:

2. A cleaner search results page, making it easier to find an article:

3. Intuitive refresh of the abstract and detail pages:

If you have any questions at all about using Engineering Village or any of these updates, just ask.

We're here to help!

Gil Kenner
(434) 293-1926
VDOT Research Library