Sketch of Maag Library Maag Library Resources for Mechanical Engineering

Last updated October 28, 2002

Reference Resources | Locating Books | Locating Articles | World Wide Web Resources

Reference Resources
Use these sources for background information or to get an understanding of major concepts.
Encyclopedias
 
Chronicle of Aviation Ref. TL 515 .C56 1992
  • A chronology of the major events in aviation in newspaper reporting style.
  • Browse TL 515
Encyclopedia of Energy Technology and the Environment Ref. TJ 163.235 .E53 1995
  • Four-volume set that proposes to provide an understanding of the technology involved in energy production and its impact on the environment and quality of life.
  • Browse TJ 163.235
Encyclopedia of Modern Technology Ref. T 47 .G18 1987
  • Blurb explaining why useful
  • Browse T 47
Magill's Survey of Science. Applied Science Series Ref. TA 145 .M298 1993
  • Provides overview of topics in the applied sciences. Mechanical engineering is represented by such topics as combustion, steam turbines, heat exchangers, compressors, and advanced transport systems.
  • Browse TA 145
McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology Ref. Q121 .M3 1997
  • Articles on topics in science and technology, data and tables.
  • Browse Q 121

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Dictionaries
 
Cambridge Air and Space Dictionary Ref. TL 509 .C35 1990
Dictionary of Engineering Acronyms and Abbreviations Ref. T 11 .K43 1994
  • Part A identifies acronyms and abbreviations used in science and engineering. Part B identifies periodical title abbreviations.
  • Browse T 11
Dictionary of Energy Ref. TJ 163.16 .D5 1983
Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering Ref. TJ 9 .N28 1985
Dictionary of Space Technology Ref. TL 788 .W55 1990
Encyclopedic Dictionary of Gears and Gearing Ref. TJ 184 .S76 1995
Handbooks and Manuals
 
Energy Technology Handbook Ref. TJ 163.9 .E54
  • A standard (1977) handbook on the fundamentals of energy sources, conversion processes, transportation and transmission, and power technology.
  • Browse TJ 163.9
Engineering Formulas. Ready Ref. TA 151 .G4713 1986 (Ask at Reference Desk)
  • Pocket guide to mathematical and technical formulas.
  • Browse TA 151
The Engineering Handbook Ref. TA 151 .E424 1996
  • A ready reference source for professional engineers in all fields of engineering. In addition to data and formulas, it defines theories and concepts and their application to the field of engineering.
  • Browse TA 151
Machinery's Handbook Ref. TJ 151 .M3
  • Includes formulas and data for machinists and mechanical engineers.
  • Browse TJ 151
Marks' Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers Ref. TJ 151 .S82 1996
  • A compendium of practical information, data, principles, standards, and practices.
  • Browse TJ 151
Mechanical Engineer's Reference Book Ref. TJ 151 .M397 1994
  • Intended to assist in identifying the basic principles of a topic with references to additional sources.
  • Browse TJ 151
Wiley Engineer's Desk Reference Ref. TA 151 .H424 1998
  • Includes mathematics, mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer, energy sources and the design process.
  • Browse TA 151

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Locating Books
 
Search: MaagNet (the online catalog)
  • For search tips and information see Using MaagNet.
  • Not sure of a topic? Here are a few Library of Congress Subject Headings to get you started:
    • Blades
    • Diaphragms (Mechanical devices)
    • Diffusers
    • Electromechanical devices
    • Heat engineering
    • Machinery
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Mechanical movements
    • Mechatronics
    • Power transmission
    • Production engineering
    • Robotics
    • Steam engineering
Browse:  the collections
Resources in Mechanical Engineering may be found throughout the library:  in the Reference Room, in the General and Oversize Collections, in the Serials/Microforms area and in Government Documents (see Building Guide).
  • Use the following sections of the Library of Congress Classes for Technology to browse the shelves for books and periodicals. (For a listing of what the initial letters of LC Classes stand for, see the Library of Congress Classification Outline).
    • TA 349-359 — Mechanics of Engineering, Applied Mechanics
    • TJ 1-1570 — Mechanical Engineering and Machinery
    • TL 1-480 — Motor Vehicles-Automotive Engineering
    • TL 500-477 — Aerodynamics
    • TL 780-4050 — Astronautics
  • Use the Superintendent of Documents (SuDoc) classification to locate items in the Government Documents Collection.
Search:  the OhioLINK Central Catalog  [combined catalogs of OhioLINK member libraries]
See Where to Start to Find Books for additional resources.

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Locating Articles
 
Search: Databases, Indexes and Abstracts
  • Search these resources by keyword or subject to find references to journal articles.
  • Alternately, use a Subject Cluster Search to search several databases at one time.
  • Journal articles may be available electronically or on the lower level of Maag Library. See Where to Start to Find Periodical Articles for an overview of how to find articles.
Browse or search: the OhioLINK Electronic Journal Center
Locate: the Current Periodicals in Mechanical Engineering for Maag Library
  • Use this list to browse the Current Periodicals (arranged by title) on the lower floor of Maag Library.

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Databases, Indexes and Abstracts
 
Full Text Selected full-text articles available online.
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)		 Remote Access Available Remote access available.
Current YSU or OhioLINK students, faculty and staff only. See Connecting from Home for more information).		 Print Resource Print source.
Available in library only.
Subject-Specific Resources
 
Applied Mechanics Reviews.   Per. TA1 .A63953   v.21(1968)-v.44(1991); v.46(1993) to date. Print Source
  • Pulished by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Applied Science & Technology Abstracts  vol(date) to date. Full Text Remote Access Available
  • Indexes English language periodicals with additional listings of book and product reviews following the main subject index. Covers chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering and telecommunications, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering and mining.
Compendex  (1980-present) Full Text Remote Access Available
  • Online version of Engineering Index. Includes all aspects of engineering.
INSPEC  (1969-present) Full Text Remote Access Available
  • Includes information on physics, electrical engineering, electronics, communications, control engineering, computers and computing, robotics and information technology.

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Multidisciplinary Sources
 
OhioLINK Electronic Journal Center  Full Text Remote Access Available
  • Full text of journal articles from major publishers. Browse by journal title or subject category or do a keyword search. An OhioLINK Database.
Science Citation Index Expanded  1980 to present Full Text Remote Access Available
  • The electronic version of Science Citation Index. Provides references to cited authors and articles as well as keyword searches.

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World Wide Web Resources in [Subject]
 
Mechanical Engineering
  • YSU Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering Resources on the Internet
  • From Cornell University.
Mechanical Engineering
  • From Carnegie Mellon University.

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