DICTIONARIES
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Third Edition
REF 503 MCG 1984
Cambridge Dictionary of Science and Technology
REF 503 CAM
Dictionary of Tools Used in the Woodworking and Allied Trades, c. 1700-1970
684.08203 SAL
Architectural and Building Trades Dictionary
721.03 PUT
Oxford English Dictionary [20 volumes]
423 OXF 1989
If off-campus, contact Public Services Librarian for username/password.
ENCYCLOPEDIAS
McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology [20 volumes]
REF 503 MCG 2007
HANDBOOKS
Handbook of Chemistry and Physics
Covers conversion factors for energy, pressure, thermal conductivity units, etc. Include articles on thermochemistry, fluid properties, heat of combustion, etc.
REF 540 CRC 1999
Handbook of Formulae and Physical Constants: for the Use of Students and Examination Candidates
REF 621.0212 HAN 2000
IPT's Pipe Trades Handbook
621.8672 LEE
The Metals Handbook REF 669 MET
669 MET in Non-fiction
Math Applications for Technical Trades
620.001513 GRA
Math for the trades
513.14 MAT 2004
GENERAL COLLECTION
WebCat & Library of Congress Subject Headings
The WebCat is the Library's computerized catalogue. It is the listing of books, videos, and journals available in the Library. You can locate material on specific topics by performing a Subject Heading search. Portage College Library uses Library of Congress Subject Headings.
Some sample headings for Trades you can perform a search on in the WebCat:
Blueprints
Carpentry
Concrete construction, formwork
Doors
Finish carpentry
Floors
Framing (building)
House construction
Stair building
Windows
Woodwork
Electric welding
Gas metal arc welding
Gas tungsten arc welding
Pipe-welding
Shielded metal arc welding
Welded joints
Welders
Welding
Boilers
Plant engineering handbooks, manuals, etc.
Plant maintenance
Steam boilers
Steam power plants
Steam turbines
The Library uses the Dewey Decimal Classification System to group books and videos together by subject on the library shelves. The call number listed in the WebCat corresponds to the number on the label on the spine of the book (e.g. 155.4 BEE).
Examples
621.1 - Steam engineering
621.165 - Steam turbines
621.183 - Boilers and boiler furnaces
604.24 - Mechanical drawing
671 - Welding
690.11 - 690.184 - Building, Structural elements
694 - Wood construction, Carpentry
694.6 - Finish carpentry, Joinery
PERIODICALS: MAGAZINES, JOURNALS, NEWSPAPERS
Periodicals are published at regular intervals, generally more frequently than annually. Each issue is numbered and/or dated consecutively, and normally contains separate articles, stories, or other writings. Scanning current issues of periodicals in your subject area can be useful when you are trying to think of a topic.
Popular Mechanics
Popular Science
Power
ELECTRONIC DATABASES
An electronic database is used to find articles in magazines, journals and newspapers. Portage Library subscribes to a number of Web-based electronic databases. For a complete listing of these databases, please see this list and consult with a library staff on the appropriate database(s) to use for your research needs. The databases that you will find useful for your studies are:
Academic OneFile has extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects. With millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text with no restrictions, researchers are able to find accurate information quickly. Includes full-text coverage of the New York Times back to 1995. Updated daily.
Academic Search Complete is the world's most comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 5,500 full-text periodicals, including more than 4,600 peer-reviewed journals. The database features PDF content going back as far as 1887, with the majority of full text titles in searchable PDF format.
Applied Science and Technology Full Text covers are aeronautics, chemical engineering, computer technology and applications, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, physics, telecommunications, transportation, nuclear engineering, and others.
Environment Complete covers applicable areas of agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, natural resources, marine & freshwater science, geography, pollution & waste management, environmental technology, environmental law, public policy, social impacts, and urban planning.
Environment Index contains more than 1,590,000 records from 1,500 domestic and international titles going back to the 1950s as well as 100 books.
Vocational & Career Collection provides full text coverage for more than 350 trade and industry-related periodicals.
Access to databases is restricted to the Portage College students, faculty and staff.
WEB SITES
The Internet is a rich source of material. The sites listed here are just a starting point. If you are looking for a specific topic, try typing keywords into one of the basic search tools such as Yahoo, AltaVista, Google, etc.
Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Information on apprenticeship and industry training in Alberta including industry standards and financial assistance for training.
Sweet's Product Marketplace
A construction industry marketplace where you can search for product specifications, download CAD libraries or find a manufacturer's representative. You must register to have full access.
Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power
Power Engineering International Magazine
Boiler Book Online offers simple straightforward explanations to all aspect of boiler operations. Includes supporting diagrams and images of various types of boilers.
Plant Maintenance Resource Center
A variety of resources related to the maintenance industry: articles, message boards, and information on software and tools.
Fundamentals of Professional Welding
Lessons on introductory welding produced by SweetHaven Publishing.
Welding.com offers industry news and technical articles, information about different types of welding, a dictionary of terms, and links to welding organizations and advertisers.
