The Patrick Power Library has many engineering books in the print Reference Collection on the main floor. Use reference books as background sources to get quick facts or information, or an overview of a subject. These books cannot be borrowed, but they are an excellent starting point for research. Typical items in the reference collection include:
When you use reference books, remember to cite individual entries if possible and use the indexes to search for your keywords.
Below is a selection of the many engineering ebooks we have available to you. Please search the catalog for titles or subjects not listed below.
CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering
Geotechnical Engineers Portable Handbook
Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook
Marks' Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers
Dictionary of Engineering Materials
Encyclopedia of Optical Engineering
Encyclopedia of Statistics in Quality and Reliability
The Engineering Handbook
Handbook of Structural Engineering
IEEE 100: The Authoritative Dictionary of IEEE Standard Terms
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology
Reference Data for Engineers
Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers
Standard Handbook of Electronic Engineering
