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National Work Zone Awareness Week
04/12/2016
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Safety & Security

Image of 2016 National Work Zone Awareness Poster: Don't Be That Driver.
This Year's Theme Emphasizes the Risks Of Distracted Driving, Especially Near Work Zones

April 11-15 is the 17th Annual National Work Zone Awareness Week. 

As Commissioner Kilpatrick noted in his InsideVDOT Message this week, what is now a nationwide campaign began right here at VDOT way back in 1997. Check out this March/April 2010 Public Roads article, which tells the story of how a simple idea that started in Bristol District grew into a national program that is now in its 16th year. We've come a long way since 1997, with new ways to share information, including Tweets #NWZAW and VDOT's Flicker Photostream for images.

 
Events: On Tuesday, the Ohio DOT kicked off this year’s main event.  Locally, Wednesday, April 13, will be “Go Orange Day,” when VDOTers are encouraged to wear orange to increase awareness. On Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m., a vigil was held at the VDOT Workers’ Memorial on Afton Mountain to honor VDOTers who lost their lives in work zones.
 


MORE INFORMATION:
Interested in more information about Work Zone Safety?  

Your single most comprehensive resource will be the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse, created and maintained by the library at the Texas Transportation Institute. The site includes: Crash Information, Flagger Information, Training, Events and Conferences, Data Resources and more. 

As always, if you need research support or document delivery, contact the VDOT Research Library. 

Ken Winter, MLIS
VDOT Research Library
530 Edgemont Road, Charlottesville  VA  22903
Ph: 434-962-8979 | E-mail: Ken.Winter@VDOT.virginia.gov

 

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My Library Card Unlocks Databases?
04/07/2016
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Remote checkouts of materials from the library's print collection have spiked since we started issuing the new Virtual Library Card! 

If you have a card “Sign In” at http://library.virginiadot.org/ and check out or renew items right from your desk. We'll even ship stuff to you free with one click. To get a Card, go here: http://library.virginiadot.org/V92004/OPAC/Login.aspx

But I'm starting to wonder if we “buried the lead story” by not doing a better job of explaining the hidden power of your Library Card?

Truth is, your Card also unlocks the door to more than 1 million online standards, E-Books and articles from all of VDOT’s subscription databases—from any connected PC, tablet or smartphone. Connecting “remotely” makes resources like AASHTO E-books, ASTM standards, and subscription articles available whenever you need them, regardless of your device or your location.

Try This 3-Step Process When You're Off the VDOT Network

Larger screen shot of library catalog main search screen.
1.Go to the Library Catalog
 

 

Image depicting Subscription Databases available from the left-hand menu of the catalog.
2. Select a resource from “Subscription Databases” (left-hand menu)
 

Screen shot of the screen that will prompt VDOT employees to enter their virtual library card credentials when they are attempting to access a subscription database while not on the VDOT network.
3. When prompted, enter your Library Card credentials and you’re in!
 

Bonus: Since you’re on a personal device, why not use a browser (mine favorite is  Chrome) that has the “Save Password” feature? After that you’ll never have to enter it again. Having trouble? Check out these step-by-step instructions.

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Knovel's New App. Tablet + App = Awesome!
04/05/2016
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Engineering

Promotional image for My Knovel ToGo.

JUST IN:  The new Knovel ToGo App is now live for VDOT employees!
 

Downloadable for free from the Apple iTunes App Store (iOS) or the Google Play Store (Android), My Knovel ToGo gives VDOT employees offline and online access to Knovel content once it is saved in their My Knovel ToGo Folder.
 

Whether you are in transit, have some down time, or in the field, the Knovel App provides you with direct access to your reading list anytime, anywhere. Please pass the word along at VDOT...

Questions?  Contact us...
 

Ken Winter, MLIS
VDOT Research Library
530 Edgemont Road, Charlottesville  VA  22903
Ph: 434-962-8979 | E-mail: Ken.Winter@VDOT.virginia.gov
Visit the library Web site: http://vdotlibrary

 

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