Subject guide
Automobile Technology
Books
You can use the library catalogue to search for specific titles or books by a specific author. You
can also search by author, title or general keywords. There is a link to the library catalogue
from the library web pages.
Looking for books in the Library
You can look for books on the shelves in your subject area. Some useful shelf numbers for
automobile and automotive technology are listed below.
Automobile industry
Engineering maths
Engineering
Engineering design
Materials science
Ergonomics
Mechanical engineering
Electronics engineering
Automobile engineering
Motorcycle design
Manufacturing
338.76292
510.2462
620
620.0042
620.11
620.82
621
621.381
629.2
629.2275
670
Reference books
Dictionary of automotive engineering
629.203 (Nelson Library)
Multimedia
Videos, CDs and DVDs are held in both Nelson and Thompson libraries. You can use the library
catalogue to search for them.
Online Library
There are links to the resources below from the Online Library at
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/uniservices/infoservices/library/online/index.php
To use most electronic books, journals and databases off-campus you will need your University
Student username and password. This is the username and password you use to log onto
University student PCs. For help with usernames and passwords contact the electronic help
desk at http://www.staffs.ac.uk/uniservices/infoservices/library/enquiry/ or contact a library
or student IT help desk.
Electronic Books
You can access electronic books using the e-books link from the library web pages. You will
find computing and artificial intelligence e-books by using the e-book resources listed below.
There are links to e-book resources at
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/uniservices/infoservices/library/online/ebooks.php
Netlibrary
Full text access to technology and engineering books to read on the web,
or print pages to read.
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Ebrary
Full text access to technology books to read on the web, or print pages to
read
Staffordshire University e-resources
There are links to the resources below from the Online Library at
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/uniservices/infoservices/library/online/index.php
British Standards online
You can view, print or download the full text of current British Standards,
product specifications and technical handbooks.
ESDU
Engineering Sciences Data Unit – full text engineering design data.
Emerald
Emerald contains full text journals in business, management and
engineering (including manufacturing, robotics, microelectronics and
materials science).
ScienceDirect
Full text journal articles in science and technology.
SwetsWise
Full text journal articles.
Ei Compendex
Interdisciplinary engineering database, covering materials, mechanical
and electrical engineering. Contains references and abstracts from over
5,000 engineering journals, conferences and technical reports.
Lexis-Nexis
Access to the full-text national and regional newspapers, some trade
journals and law resources.
Journals
Electronic Journals
Many journals are available online. For e-journal titles and subject lists follow the link for the
Online Library to e-journals
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/uniservices/infoservices/library/online/ejournals/
The titles below are available in print or electronic format.
Transactions of the ASME - H - Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology
Transactions of the ASME - R - Journal of Mechanical Design
Proceedings of the IME Pt B Journal of Engineering Manufacture
Proceedings of the IME Pt C Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science
Proceedings of the IME Pt D Journal of Automobile Engineering
Printed Journals
The journal titles listed below are available on the ground floor, Nelson Library:
The Engineer
Engineering Designer
Engineering Technology
Eureka: Innovative Engineering Design
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Internet Sites
Motor Industry Research Association (MIRA)
http://www.mira.co.uk/
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
http://www.smmt.co.uk/
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
http://www.sae.org/
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
http://www.imeche.org.uk/
Institution of Engineering Designers
http://www.ied.org.uk/
Institution of Engineering and Technology
http://www.theiet.org/
UK Patent Office
http://www.patent.gov.uk/
British Standards Institute
http://www.bsi-global.com
HowStuffWorks
http://www.howstuffworks.com/
(Articles and features on how things work from automobiles to computers)
techXtra (Access to a range of technology information) http://www.techxtra.ac.uk/
Google Scholar
http://scholar.google.com/
(Internet literature search of papers, theses, books, preprints, abstracts and technical reports)
Intute Web resources for education and research
http://www.intute.ac.uk/
Citing References
How to cite references give you the essential information to help you reference a journal article
or book and create a bibliography.
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/uniservices/infoservices/library/learn/cite.php
RefWorks bibliographic management tool linked from the Online Library supported by a Quick
start Guide and an Online Tutorial
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/uniservices/infoservices/library/online/index.php
If you need assistance with your research or you are having difficulties finding
information
Contact: Sarah Hall
Telephone: 01785 353353
Email: s.d.hall@staffs.ac.uk
Location: Nelson Library, Stafford
Contact: Cathryn Ashwood
Telephone: 01785 353392
Email: cathryn.ashwood@staffs.ac.uk
Location: Nelson Library, Stafford
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Updated: 15/2/07sh.nj