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Mechanical Engineering 4808 -- Mechanical Design  
Locating Books
Locating Research Articles
Education Databases
Multidisciplinary Databases
Internet Reseources
About Maag Library
Cynthia Harrison ,  Subject Librarian
Maag Reference Department
330-941-3680

General Information

The information on this page is designed to assist you with your research project and in identifying helpful resources. If you have additional questions or require individualized assistance, feel free to contact me.
 
Locating Books

  • MaagNet (http://jupiter.ysu.edu/search), Maag Library's online catalog

    • Look here for books, government documents, e-books (electronic books) and other materials owned by Maag Library. Search by subject, keyword, author, or title. To locate appropriate subject headings, consult the Library of Congress Subject Headings, a multi-volume set of large red books shelved behind the Reference Desk in the Reference Room.


    • For search tips, see Tips for Searching MaagNet
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    • Once an item has been selected, copy or print the publication information (author, title, publisher, date) found on the title page of the book or from the catalog record so the item can be properly cited later. For assistance in creating Works Cited or Bibliographic References pages see Citing Resources.


    • Finally, note the item's Call Number and Location, then check the Building Guide to find the exact location.

  • OhioLINK Central Catalog (combined catalog of OhioLINK member libraries)


    • Look here for books not available at Maag Library but owned by other Ohio colleges and universities. Some OhioLINK libraries may use Medical Subject Headings (MESH) in addition to or instead of Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH).


    • An item may be requested from other OhioLINK institutions if its status indicates it is Available. Typically books requested through the OhioLink Central Catalog take 3-5 business days (Monday through Friday) to arrive. To see the status of a request, check your circulation record. Once an item's status shows as OhioLINK Rec'd, the item has arrived at Maag Library and is available at the Circulation Desk. See OhioLINK Borrowing Services for more information.


    • For search help see About the OhioLINK Central Catalog

 
Locating Research Articles

Many research articles are now available through online subscription databases. These articles are not Internet resources, but rather journal articles available on-line through subscription services purchased by the library or through the OhioLINK consortium. To locate these articles, use the following tips to search the databases listed below.

 
Engineering Databases
Maag Library has access to several engineering databases. Use the links below to access these databases. All are available from on or off-campus. Follow the appropriate link. If only one link is provided, it is used for both on and off campus access. For additional assitance, see Off-campus access and How to access OhioLINK databases.
  • Compendex 1969-
    Index and abstracts to engineering literature from international journals, conferences, and reports.

  • Compendex Complete 1884-1968
    Index and abstracts to engineering literature published 1884-1968.

  • Computers and Applied Sciences Complete
    Index, abstracts and full text of articles in many engineering disciplines, computer theory, and new technologies.

  • Inspec 1969-
    Index and abstracts to scientific and technical literature in physics, electrical engineering, electronics, communications, control engineering, computers and computing, information technology, production, and manufacturing and mechanical engineering.

  • Inspec Archive 1898-1968
    Index and abstracts from Science Abstracts Journals 1898-1968.


  • Science Citation Index Expanded
    Index, abstracts, and cited references for articles in the sciences.
 
Multidisciplinary Databases

Articles may be available in resources not specifically designated as education or educational administration resources. The following databases are additional places you may want to look for information.

If you need assistance with searching a database, check the online help screens in each or Ask a Librarian via online chat, e-mail, telephone or in person.

 
Internet Resources

Check the Maag Library Internet Searching and Resources page for frequently used search engines and internet subject guides. Please remember that anyone can publish a web site, so you'll need to evaluate what you find.
Here are a few sites to help you get started:
 
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