Cambridge Dictionary of Science and Technology
REF 503 CAM
Oxford English Dictionary [20 volumes]
REF 423 OXF 1989
If off-campus, contact Public Services Librarian for username/password.
ENCYCLOPEDIAS
McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology
REF 503 MCG
Jefferson's welding encyclopedia
REF 671.52 JEF 1997
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
621.0212 HAN
Metals & alloys in the unified numbering system
REF 669.012 MET 2004
The Metal Trades Handbook Training Manual
671 GAR
Blueprint reading for welders
REF 671.52 BEN 2005
Welding metallurgy : carbon and alloy steels
REF 671.52 LIN 1994
GENERAL COLLECTION
Online catalogue & Library of Congress Subject Headings
The online catalogue 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 online catalogue:
Electric welding
Gas metal arc welding
Gas tungsten arc welding
Pipe-welding
Shielded metal arc welding
Welded joints
Welders
Welding
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 online catalogue corresponds to the number on the label on the spine of the book (e.g. 155.4 BEE).
Examples
604.24 - Mechanical drawing
671 - Welding
Math Applications for Technical Trades
620.001513 GRA
Math for the Trades
513.14 MAT 2004
PERIODICALS: MAGAZINES, JOURNALS, NEWSPAPERS ELECTRONIC DATABASES
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
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.
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.
Fundamentals of Professional Welding
Lessons on introductory welding produced by SweetHaven Publishing.
Welding history, safety, careers and training.
Welding.com
This site offers industry news and technical articles, information about different types of welding, a dictionary of terms, and links to welding organizations and advertisers.
