Information Sources in Engineering

I. Books and Audiovisuals II Periodical Resources A. Electronic Indexes and Full-Text Collections B. Print Indexes and Bibliographies i. Current Titles ii. Cancelled Titles III. Reference Materials A. Dictionaries B. Encyclopedias C. Other Reference Sources IV. Government Publications V. Web Resources VI. Course Information VII. Help from the Library I. Books & Audiovisuals Use tomCat (the U of M Library catalog). For subject searches, use Library of Congress Subject Headings such as electric engineering or magnetic devices. (LC Subject Headings volumes are available in Reference.) Also try searching by keywords such as electronics dictionary or engineers salaries. (Leave out words like in, of, on, and the; AND is assumed between words). Locate video tapes by using the word "videorecording"as a keyword; e.g., engineering videorecording Copy the call number from the catalog record to find the book. (See How to Find Books.) netLibrary [UM Only] A collection of over 46,000 electronic books in various disciplines. Some of these items may be available in print as well as electronically. II. Periodical Resources A. Electronic Indexes and Full-Text Collections Use an electronic database. These are recommended. Other periodical databases are listed on Periodical Databases by Adademic Area. For help finding articles try How to Find Articles in Periodicals and refer to How to find Print Periodicals for help locating the articles you've found. If the periodical is available electronically, you will find a link to it from the electronic journals list. ABI/Inform (business journals, 1985-) [UM Only] Agricultural and Environmental Biotechnology Abstracts (part of Cambridge Science Abstracts) Applied Science & Technology Abstracts ( technology journals, 1983-)[UM Only] ASFA Marine Biotechnology Abstracts (part of Cambridge Science Abstracts) Bioengineering Abstracts (part of the Cambridge Scientific Abstracts) Emerald Fulltext [UM Only] Emerald publishes a strong specialist range of engineering, applied science and technology journals. Fact Search (1984 - ) [UM Only] A guide to statistical statements on current social, economic, political, environmental and health issues, derived from some newspapers, periodicals, newsletter and documents such as the Christian Science Monitor, the Congressional Record, Congressional hearings, Daily Press Briefings of the White House, State Department and Department of Defense, and Australian, British and Canadian Parliamentary Debates. Includes abstracts. IEEE Explore [UM Only] IEEE Explore indexes and abstracts IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) publications, transactions, magazines, letters, proceedings, and standards. The UofM has fulltext rights to articles in the ASPP periodicals from recent years. Coverage: citations, 1952- ; fulltext (limited to IEEE periodicals), 1999-. MathSciNet [UM Only] Provides access to Mathematical Reviews and Current Mathematical Publications. ScienceDirect [UM Only] Portal to authoritative scientific information from U.S. government agencies, grouped in twelve broad categories: agriculture and food, applied science and technology, astronomy and space, biology and nature, computers and communication, earth and ocean science, energy and energy conservation, environment and environmental quality, health and medicine, chemistry, natural resources and conservation, and science education. Search categories simultaneously, in selected groups, or individually. SciFinder Scholar Search Chemical Abstracts databases for citations in chemistry journals, dissertations, patents, conference proceedings, reports and books. Search by topic, author, substance, chemical structure, or chemical reaction. Available only on workstations in the Chemistry Library and in McWherter. Other Databases: These databases provide coverage on a wide range of subjects and may be useful in your research. Electronic Journals Service (EJS) [UM Only] Electronic journals service available through a common interface for online journal subscriptions. Search, browse, and identify journals and articles available online in either full-text or table-of-content format. Hyperlinks are provided to more than 1,300 electronic journals worldwide. Expanded Academic Index (1980-) [UM Only] Indexes about 1,900 magazines, journals, and the NY Times newspaper. Most have abstracts, and about 900 are full text. IngentaConnect [Open Access] Formerly Uncover. Browse the publication list or search tables of contents to over 17,000 periodicals; period of coverage varies. Provides document delivery service. JSTOR [UM Only] The JSTOR database consists of complete backfiles of core scholarly journals which have been digitized, starting with the very first issues. Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe [UM Only] Provides full text of many magazines and newspapers, including The Commercial Appeal since 1990. Oxford Reference Online [UM Only] The Oxford Reference Online Premium collection is an online collection of dictionaries and encyclopedias in many fields including: art & architecture, bilingual dictionaries, biological science, classics, computing, earth & environmental sciences, economics & business, English dictionaries and thesauruses, English language reference, food & drink, history, law, literature, maps & illustrations, military history, mythology & folklore, names & places, performing arts, physical sciences & mathematics, politics & social sciences, quotations, religion & philosophy, and science. PowerSearch [UM Only] Searches the 12 InfoTrac databases simultaneously. Wilson Omnifile Mega Full Text [UM Only] Provides access to eleven databases: Education , General Science , Humanities , Readers' Guide , Social Sciences, Wilson Business , Art, Applied Science & Technology, Index to Legal Periodicals, Library Literature & Information Science, Biological & Agricultural. Search databases individually, in selected groups, or all at once. WorldCat [UM Only] Records of any type of material cataloged by OCLC member libraries, including books, periodicals, audiovisual materials, and websites. Contains manuscripts written as early as the 12th century. B. Print Indexes and Bibliographies i. Current Titles Applied Mechanics Reviews [1948 -1966 on microfilm; 1965- on Ref. abstract shelves] ASCE Annual Combined Index (1981-) Computer and Control Abstracts (1969-) Current Contents: Engineering, Computing & Technology (current year only) Current Physics Index (1975-) Electrical and Electronics Abstracts (1967-) Electronics and Communications Abstracts Journal (1966-) The Engineering Index Annual (1892 - ) [Last 2 years on Index Tables; 1966-1998 on abstract shelves;1892-1965 on microfilm] Geographical Abstracts: Physical Geography (1989-) Index to Scientific & Technical Proceedings (1992-) International Civil Engineering Abstracts (1974-) Metals Abstracts (1968-)[Formerly Metallurgical Abstracts 1954-67] Metals Abstracts Index (1968-) [Serves as index to publications in Metals Abstracts] Physics Abstracts (1966- )[Formerly Science Abstracts, 1898-1965] Pollution Abstracts (1970-) Quality Control and Applied Statistics (1967-) Solid State and Superconductivity Abstracts Journal (1960-) Urban Studies Abstracts (1973-) ii. Cancelled Titles Alloys Index (1975-1990) Applied Science and Technology Index, (1958- ) [1985 to date on Index Tables; 1958-1984 on abstract shelves] ASCE Publications Abstracts (1966-1980) ASME: Indexes to Publications (1957-1981) CIS Abstracts (1974-1986)[Available as 'Safety and Health at Work' 1988-1991] Concrete Abstracts (1974-1998) Current Advances in Ecological and Environmental Sciences (1984 - 1991) Electrical Engineering Abstracts (1950-1964) Energy Index (1970-1986) Engineering Index Annual (1906- ) [1999- Tables; 1966-1998 on abstract shelves; 1906-1965 on microfilm] Environment Abstracts Annual (1974-1992) General Science Index (1979-)[Tables] Highway Research Abstracts (1990-1993) Index to ASCE Publications (1930-1962) Index to IEEE Publications (1951- 1992) ISMEC Indexes (1973-1980) PAIS International (1977-) [Reference Index Tables] Rock Mechanics Abstracts (1970-1972) Science Citation Index (1961-) [Most recent on Tables; older volumes on abstract shelves] Shock and Vibration Digest (1969-1971) III. Reference Materials A. Dictionaries Dictionary of Civil Engineering [Ref TA9.V39 1992] The Electronics Dictionary for Technicians [Ref TK7804 .A33 1992] Elsevier's Dictionary of Industrial Chemistry: In Six Languages [Ref TP9.E4] B. Encyclopedias Desktop Encyclopedia of Telecommunications, 2nd. ed. [Ref TK5102.M85 2000] Encyclopedia of Software Engineering (2 vols.) [Ref QA 76.758.E53 2002] Encyclopedic Handbook of Biomaterials and Bioengineering (4 vols) [Ref R856.A3E52 1995] McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, 8th ed. (20 vols.) [Ref Q121 M3 1997] Available online as Access Science C. Other ACI Manual of Concrete Practice [Ref TA681.A64x 1996] ANSI Standards (On the last shelf in the abstract section) ASTM Standards (On the last shelf in the abstract section) Civil Engineering Practice (5 vols.) [Ref TA145.C58 1988] A Comprehensive Reference Book and Source Guide for Engineers (2 vols.) [Ref TA151.K44x] CRC Practical Handbook of Materials Science [Ref TA403.4.P7 1989] The Electrical Engineering Handbook [Ref TK145.E354 1993] Engineer-In-Training Reference Manual, 8th ed. [Ref TA159.L56 1992] Eshbach's Handbook of Engineering Fundamentals [Ref TA151.E8 1990] Essential Engineering Information and Data [Ref TA151.M34 1991] Handbook of Thin Film Process Technology (2 vols.) [Ref TA418.9.T45 H36 1995] A History of Technology (8 vols.) [Ref T15.S53] How to Write & Publish Engineering Papers and Reports, 3rd ed. [Ref T11.M418 1990] Job Opportunities in Engineering & Computer Science [Ref TA157.P44 2000] Reinforced Masonry Engineering Handbook [Ref TA670.A56 1992] 1997 SAE Handbook (3 vols.) [Ref TL151.S62 1997] Standard Handbook of Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal [Ref TD 1032.S73 1989] State-by-State Summary of Liability Laws Affecting the Practice of Engineering [Ref KF2928.3.A3 2004] The Statistical Handbook on Technology [Ref T21.B47 1999] Wiley Engineer's Desk Reference: A Concise Guide for the Professional Engineer [Ref TA151.H424 1998] IV. Government Publications There are many publications related to engineering in the Government Publications Department on the first floor of McWherter Library. Staff in the department will assist you in finding and using both electronic and print materials produced by various federal and state agencies, such as the National Technical Information Service, and the Department of Transportation. You can also get information through their web page at http://exlibris.memphis.edu/resource/unclesam.html. Biomedical Engineering V. Web Resources You may want to explore web sites using various internet resources or, if you have them, specific URLs. [See Robert Harris's Internet Search Tips and Strategies ] The web sites listed below are examples of the various types of information available via the Internet. American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Center for Earthquake Research and Information, University of Memphis Ground Water Institute, University of Memphis Herff College of Engineering, University of Memphis Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) National Science Foundation Joint Program in Biomedical Engineering, U of M and UT-M The Virtual Library: Engineering The American Society for Engineering Education National Institute of Standards and Technology National Technical Information Service VI. Course Information Guide to research in McWherter Library VII. Help from the Library Still can't find what you're looking for? Try Ask A Librarian For additional assistance, you may contact the liaison librarian for Engineering: Elizabeth McDonald Phone: 901.678.8237 Email: emcdnld@memphis.edu Related Research Guides Biomedical Engineering | Business | Chemistry Top of Page | Research Resources | Instruction | Reference Department | University Libraries | The University of Memphis Updated December 8, 2004