By Guide to Information Sources in Engineering (Reference Sources in Science and Technology)

The only source that focuses exclusively on engineering and technology, this important guide maps the dynamic and changing field of information sources published for engineers in recent years. Lord highlights basic perspectives, access tools, and English-language resources―directories, encyclopedias, yearbooks, dictionaries, databases, indexes, libraries, buyer's guides, Internet resources, and more. Substantial emphasis is placed on digital resources. The author also discusses how engineers and scientists use information, the culture and generation of scientific information, different types of engineering information, and the tools and resources you need to locate and access that material. Other sections describe regulations, standards and specifications, government resources, professional and trade associations, and education and career resources. Engineers, scientists, librarians, and other information professionals working with engineering and technology information will welcome this research Review ?An essential addition to any reference collection that serves engineering professionals and researchers, especially in academic and special settings.?-Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship ?Strongly recommended for engineering libraries and other libraries that serve the information needs of engineers.?-E-Streams "Strongly recommended for engineering libraries and other libraries that serve the information needs of engineers."-E-Streams "An essential addition to any reference collection that serves engineering professionals and researchers, especially in academic and special settings."-Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship About the Author CHARLES R. LORD is Campus Librarian, University of Washington, Tacoma. He was named the Ei/SLA Engineering Librarian of the Year, 1997.