Resource of the Month
(October 2005)
Each month WSU Libraries' Department of Collection Development features a
"Resource of the Month" designed to highlight some of the library's new, interesting,
under-used, large, unique, or otherwise noteworthy collections and
resources. You can learn more about the "Resource of the Month" on
this website, from the display in the reference area, by attending a
workshop (if available), or by contacting the Reference Desk at
978-3584.
If you are
interested in learning about other archived "Resource of the Month"
items, check the
archive. To return to the current "Resource of the Month"
page, click
here.
Compendex®
on Ei Engineering Village 2™
Compendex is recognized as the leading database resource for engineering
citations and abstracts. It features:
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over 8
million journal article citations, conference proceedings, and
dissertations
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coverage of the most influential journals and over 5,000 serial
titles
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rapid
inclusion of the most current literature
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historical perspective with citations extending back to 1969
Upcoming Workshops
Does
Engineering Research have you spooked? Having difficulties
locating information?
... is the answer
WHAT: EV2 Workshop covering
basic and advanced search techniques in Compendex (comprehensive
engineering database covering most disciplines) and INSPEC (covers
electrical/computer engineering, computer science, and physics)
WHEN: Monday, October 31,
2:00-3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Abalah Library, Room 217
WHO: All faculty and students
doing research in engineering or a related field.
HOW: Please reserve a space by
calling your Engineering Librarian, Beth Mohler at ext. 5082 or
beth.mohler@wichita.edu
Engineering Information
@ Your Library
How do I access
Compendex?
Compendex
is available to current Wichita State University students, faculty, and
staff. A link to Compendex can be found on the WSU Libraries'
Electronic Databases web page at
http://library.wichita.edu/colldev/databases/alphadatabase.htm
Scroll down to "Compendex on Engineering Village 2". Click on the
link.
Why should I use
Compendex?
Compendex
provides engineering researchers with access to the scientific
literature and technical information they need most. The database
allows students, faculty, and staff the ability to search through
comprehensive subject coverage of virtually every engineering discipline
in the Compendex databases including:
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Electrical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil
Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Materials Science
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General Engineering
For
assistance with Compendex, contact Wichita State University
Libraries' Reference Desk (978-3584) or Beth Mohler, Engineering Librarian
(978-5082 or beth.mohler@wichita.edu).
