Search over 21 collections at once, or search by category: Business, Engineering, News & Standards.

With so many free and subscription resources to choose from, starting a search can sometimes be overwhelming.  That's why we created VDOT OneSearch.

VDOT OneSearch is the VDOT Library’s custom federated search tool that simultaneously searches over 21 collections at once, including publicly accessible sites like VDOT's Youtube Channel and VDOT's Flickr Photostream but also every subscription held by VDOT, like: ASCE Library, ASTM Compass, Knovel, the Library Catalog and more.

Don't know where to start?  Only have time to search in one resource?  VDOT OneSearch may just be the perfect tool to save time and focus your energy.

Relevant results from multiple resources are assembled and presented in a "unified" results screen so you don't have deal with a dozen interfaces. Plus, OneSearch has beneficial features, like the nifty "Visual Search" tab that helps you pinpoint to most relevant documents for your need. 

 

This animation shows what Visual Search looks like:

 

Ken Winter
434-962-8979
VDOT Research Library

Note: OneSearch is freely accessible, so anyone can use it. However, full-text results returned from subscription resources are only accessible to personnel on the VDOT network or those using a VDOT Virtual Library Card.

Work at VDOT but don't have a VDOT Library card?  Fill out this Online Form to get a library card today!

Since 2016 the single most popular subscription database managed by the Library  has been ASTM Compass, with more than 400 registered VDOT users averaging nearly 4,000 full-text document downloads of ASTM and AASHTO standards a year. 

If you've never used ASTM Compass (or if it has been a while), we recommend you check out this Quick Start Guide.  It is a really cool resource to get you going. 

Whether you're a newbie or a long-time user you might benefit from a live Webinar ASTM will be holding this Thursday, June 27th at 2 Eastern: 

LIVE WEBINAR Register today for a FREE tutorial webinar Learn to Keep Pace with Changing Standards, designed specifically for our users. You’ll get step-by-step instructions on key features and functions that will improve your experience with ASTM Compass. You'll Learn About: Our most popular, time-saving feature: Version Comparison  Managing your Redlines Differences between historical standards, withdrawn standards, and work items Subscribing to Product Alerts Cross-reference standards inside different standards Adding existing annotations and bookmarks to newer versions of standards Creating Groups Register Now

Got a question about ASTM Compass or any other resource? 

Let us know, we're here to help!

Ken Winter
VDOT Research Library
434-962-8979