Learning Resources: Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering: Textbooks & eBooks

Subjects and Shelfmarks in the Library

Subject Sub-sections	Class number
AutoCAD	620.00420285
Computer-aided manufacturing: CAD/CAM	670.285
Computer numerical control: CNC	621.9023
Control engineering	629.8
Engineering design	620.0042
Electric motors and drives	621.313
Electrical engineering principles	621.3
Electronic engineering principles	621.381
Engineering (general)	620
Engineering Management	620.0068
Fluid mechanics	620.106
Health and safety in engineering	363.11962
Hydraulics	621.2
Manufacturing	670
Materials Science	620.11
Mathematics for engineers	510.2462
Measurement, testing & instrumentation	620.0044
Mechanical engineering	621
Mechanics, applied	620.1
Pneumatics	621.51
Production & operations management	658.5
Programmable logic controllers	629.895
Quality management	658.4013
Science for engineers	620
Thermodynamics	621.4021

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Search the Library Catalogue

The Library has a huge range of textbook and eBook titles to meet your needs.

Textbooks can be a great place to start your research, but remember that demand can be high, so you'll need to plan in advance. Use the Library Catalogue to check what books the library has available.

eBooks are a quick and easy way to access material. They are available on or off campus and can be used 24 hours a day. If you own a tablet device, these books can be viewed easily wherever you have a connection to the internet. These titles also allow limited printing.

You can access our textbook and eBook collections through the Library Catalogue

Ebooks are included in the library catalogue, however, you may also wish to use the ebook platforms themselves.

Unless otherwise indicated, to access these ebooks platforms click on the link and enter your Network username and password when prompted:

Ebook Central This link opens in a new window
Ebook Central is the access route to the FE e-books collection. The Core Collection supports students in a broad range of subject areas: arts and humanities, business management and general, education and childcare, health and life sciences, ICT, travel and tourism, key skills including maths, science and engineering, social sciences, and vocational. Currently the collection has 639 titles.
eBooks for FE/HE Collection (UK) This link opens in a new window
Offering locally relevant UK content, this is a tailored package containing more than 5,000 e-books from leading UK publishers include Hodder Education Group, Bloomsbury UK and noteworthy authors. Subject Coverage Includes:
Art, Business and management, Child development and early years
Computers and IT, Culinary arts, Education, Fashion and design
Health and social care, History, Languages ,Media, Performing arts
Sport, leisure, physical education and fitness, Technology and engineering
VLeBooks This link opens in a new window
VLeBooks is a fantastic new way for you to access your eBook catalogue,
empowering you with a quick and easy way to access texts.
Categories are - Art & Photography, Biography, Business, Finance and Law, Children's, Computing, Education , Food & Drink, Health & Lifestyle, History & Transport, Hobbies & Games, Home &, Garden, Mind, Body, Spirit, Music, Stage & Screen, Politics, Philosophy & Religion, Reference, Reference & Languages, Scientific, Technical and Medical and Sport. The list continues to grow!

A selection of ebooks for your subject

Metal matrix composites : materials, manufacturing and engineering

Manufacturing engineering : new research

Recent developments in manufacturing robotic systems and automation

Fluid power, mathematical design of several components

Hydraulics : fluid dynamics, mechanical applications and role in engineering

Trigonometry for engineering technology : with mechanical, civil, and architectural applications

An engineering companion to the mechanics of materials : a systems approach

Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Automation Technologies

Classical and modern engineering methods in fluid flow and heat transfer : an introduction for engineers and students

Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering for Advanced and Intelligent Manufacturing

Non-destructive Testing Techniques

Principles of Engineering Manufacture

Call Numbers Explained

When you enter the details of the item that you want on the Library Catalogue it will display a call number that tells you where the item is shelved.

The call number will usually look something like this:

306.47 GEL

The combinations of letters and numbers gives a location based on the subject content of the item. The items are arranged on the shelves using the call numbers.

The library floor plan will show you where items with particular call numbers are stored.