When you are doing research on a topic, you will often need a quick definition of a term, a specific fact, or condensed, detailed information about particular topics. Listed below are some representative engineering reference titles.
Finding definitions (dictionaries)
| Dictionary of Computer Science, Engineering, and Technology REF: QA76.15.D5258 2001 |
| McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology (9th ed., 20 vol.) REF: Q121.M3 2002 |
| Van Nostrand’s Scientific Encyclopedia REF: Q121.V3 1995 |
| Finding biographical information |
| American Men and Women of Science (20th ed., 1998-1999)REF: Q141.A47 |
| Famous Names in Engineering REF: TA139.C37 1981 |
| McGraw-Hill Modern Scientists and Engineers REF: Q141.M15 |
| Memorial tributes. National Academy of Engineering. Volume 5 E-Book |
| Memorial tributes. National Academy of Engineering. Volume 7 E-Book |
| Memorial tributes. National Academy of Engineering. Volume 10 E-Book |
| Finding quick facts (handbooks, directories, catalogues) |
| Bulk-Online Over 1,500 equipment manufacturers, research institutions, and consulting and engineering companies. http://www.bulk-online.com |
| Civil Engineer’s Illustrated Sourcebook E-Book |
| Electronic Engineers Master Catalogue: EEM This Catalogue covers electronic components. http://www.eem.com/ |
| Engineering Handbook REF: TA151.E424 2004 |
| Handbook of Mechanical Engineering Calculations (2nd ed.) E-Book |
| Machinery’s Handbook: A Reference Book for the Mechanical Engineer REF: TJ151.M3 2004 |
| McGraw-Hill’s Engineering Companion E-Book and TA145.M294 2003 |
| Manufacturing.Net A searchable database of manufacturers and service companies. http://www.manufacturing.net/ |
| The Requirements Engineering Handbook E-Book |
| Standard Handbook of Engineering Calculations (4th ed.) TA332.S73 2005 |
| Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers (5th ed.) TA151.S8 2004 |
| Created by: Norine Hanus, B.Ed., B.L.S. Date Created: September 2005 Date Modified: June 2007 |
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