These resources contain basic overview information that can be useful when you're just beginning your research.
You can also search LibrarySearch for engineering-specific encyclopedias and handbooks, many of which are accessible online! A few examples are below, but there are many more.
Once you have a good understanding of your topic and have selected a few keywords, LibrarySearch is a great place to start your research! LibrarySearch is a convenient way to search almost all of the library’s resources using a single search box.
Below are a few of the "top" journals in engineering by the number of times their articles have been cited. To see many more journals in engineering, including sub-specializations, see our Journals by Title page and select "Engineering & Applied Sciences" from the subject drop-down. On the results page a variety of sub-disciplines are listed.
Below are just a few of our databases useful for engineering research. For more databases with engineering content, check out our Databases A-Z page and select "Engineering" from the drop-down.
Example:
LibrarySearch is the combined library catalog for the entire University of Maine system. You can search the entire system, or select University of Southern Maine Libraries in the drop-down.
Other helpful tips:
Most databases, as well as LibrarySearch and MaineCat, assign subjects to books and articles. A subject is a designated word or phrase that describes an idea or concept and groups all articles or books about that concept together.
There are many ways you can get research materials from other libraries. In the vast majority of cases, there is no charge to you for this service!