Daily Archives: January 22, 2008

ISI Web of Knowledge enhancements, changes

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A new version of the ISI Web of Knowledge search platform, scheduled for release on January 27, will feature:

  • Advanced Search and Marked List functionality in the Web of Science

    • database.

  • WebPlus search tool, which searches highly-focused Web content
  • Added security to protect personal information

In addtion, EndNote Web will be enhanced as follows:

  • New interface for easy access to more functions
  • References may be tracked in multiple groups
  • Access and modification at any selection point

Other Web of Knowledge news:

  • With the January 27 release, access to the previous version of Web of Knowledge will be discontinued.
  • Access to the BIOSIS database via Web of Knowledge has been discontinued for Library users. As an alternative, affiliated users can access BIOSIS for 1969 to 2003 in Ovid. Or, for current publications, use SCOPUS or SciFinder Scholar as alternatives.
  • The Current Contents database is no longer available to Library users through Web of Knowledge.

If you have been receiving table of contents or subject alerts from Currents Contents and wish to continue such alerts, there are alternatives:

  • Set up table of contents RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds using the Library’s Ejournals A to Z list.
  • Set up table of contents alerts with individual journal titles.
  • Create subject or table of contents alerts in the Web of Science or SCOPUS databases. You can find online tutorials for these databases on the Library Web site Tutorials/Support page.

For assistance in using the Web of Knowledge seach platform, any databases mentioned above, or in setting up alerts, request help via Ask A Librarian on the Library Web site.

Library liaisons can link you to resources and services

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The Library is initiating a pilot program to provide departments with a personal link to the Library. A Library liaison can connect your department with services and products that will save time and effort.
The pilot program begins this month with 15 liaisons who will be assigned to selected departments to:

  • Learn department information needs
  • Increase departmental awareness of Library services and resources which meet their needs
  • Provide a communication conduit between the department and the Library
  • Develop a strong collaborative framework to provide information literacy instruction

If your department has not been contacted for this initial phase and you would like to be assigned a Library liaison in the next phase of the program, contact Helen Mayo by email or by phone at 214-648-2528. Any time you wish to have a one-on-one consultation with a librarian about your personal information needs, you may also contact Helen Mayo to request that.