LibGuides: Chemical Engineering FYP Guide: Background Information

Encyclopedias and Handbooks

Access Engineering Full-text database providing access to engineering books and reference works. It covers various engineering topics (bio, chemical, civil, electrical, petroleum, mechanical...) and comprises interactive graphs and tables, instructional videos, maps, and global engineering news. Date Coverage: Current Note: Adobe's Free Flash player (version 8 or higher) plug-in is required to view all videos. Limitations: 45 users at a time
Knovel A digital collection of engineering books selected from more than 30 leading publishers and professional associations. It contains hundreds of full text of reference works and handbooks as well as interactive tables, graphs and equations. Subjects covered include: chemical engineering, civil engineering, oil and gas engineering, environmental engineering and much more. Availability: Full-text Date Coverage: Varies

Books can provide a very comprehensive view of a topic, e.g. chemical engineering

Search the UL catalog to find books, thesis, DVDs, maps and more.

Start with a keyword search to find a book on your topic
When you find a good title, follow the subject headings for more books on the topic

TIPS:

Take note of the location of the book (Engineering, Jafet, Medical, Science)
Take note of the call number this is how you will locate the book on the shelf.
Take note of the current status: If there is a due date listed instead of "available" that means the book is checked out to another person. But you can request the book back.

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