Resource Guide to Design Technology
This guide provides a summary of the information resources (print, electronic and web-based) that are available through the Ivy Tech Libraries. They are not meant to be all-inclusive; there may be alternative resources available which are not listed here. Please ask a librarian for assistance if you do not find the information you need through this guide.

Articles -- You may find information in magazine and journal articles. Articles may be found in either print, electronic or online versions of periodicals to which the Ivy Tech Libraries subscribe.

In-print copies:
Current issues of magazines and journals held by the library may be found shelved in the Periodicals section.

Cadalyst Location: Muncie Campus

Visual Studio Location: Muncie Campus

Electronic article databases:
To search electronic databases for articles, please use the Virtual Library homepage and click Find Articles, or just click the link of a database listed below. Access to specific magazines and journals online can be found using IvyJo. (For a list of electronic magazines and journals related to design technology, use the subject headings dropdown box and select "Engineering and Applied Sciences."  You can also search by typing design (for example) in the search box.)

MasterFILE Premier (EBSCO)
Academic Search Premier (EBSCO)-- A multi-disciplinary database
Business Source Premier (EBSCO)
Corporate Resource Net (EBSCO) -- Articles and company profiles
Lexis-Nexis Business - News and business articles from various sources, company profiles
ProQuest: Career and Technical Education
Access Science -- An encyclopedia of science and technology with Science News articles
Military/Government (EBSCO) -- Current news and journal articles pertaining to all branches of the military and government (good for science and industry research)

Google Scholar results are now linking to library databases!  We don't recommend it as your first or only step in research -- but can be a useful tool to explore:

Google Scholar Guide (explains what this search tool is and how to use it to find
scholarly material on the Web, or locate articles cited in our library databases). The first time you use Google Scholar at home -- set up your "Preferences" to find the Ivy Tech library, and save.

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Books -- IvyCat is the Ivy Tech Libraries' online catalog. You can perform a search in IvyCat using a set of keywords or subjects (or any of several other criteria if needed).

Browsing the shelves in your library's Reference and Nonfiction (Circulating) Collections can also lead you to books you may not otherwise find. The main call numbers for materials on or related to computer-aided design are:

T 351 - T 385             Mechanical drawing, engineering graphics
TA 174                        Engineering design
TK 7885 - TK 7895   Computer engineering. Computer hardware

  Some examples of related terms for a keyword or subject search include:

• Analog electronic systems
• Computer graphics
• AutoCAD
• Computer integrated manufacturing systems
• Automation Electronic drafting
• CAD/CAM systems Engineering design - computer programs
• Computer aided design

Search for an item in libraries near you: Enter title, subject or author

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Ebooks -- Ebooks are electronic texts from Ivy Tech's collection of full-text online books. In general, ebooks about automotive technology may be found in NetLibrary and eBrary, both accessible from the Virtual Library homepage on the on Find books page. The following ebook databases offer books on technology topics:

• NetLibrary--ebooks on many topics
• eBrary--ebooks on many topics
• Books 24X7-- Searchable full text books related to computing and business

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• Advanced Image Search (Google)
• Image Collection (EBSCO)
• NYPL Digital Gallery
• Online Video Collection -- Videos that you can watch online
• Below are a few of the videos available at the Library (students can watch them in the library if not checked out by instructors):

Websites The following websites are not affiliated with Ivy Tech Community College. For more websites related to design, please see IvyLynks.

Associations and Societies: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) - The ASME strives to be a: premier organization for promoting the art, science and practice of mechanical engineering throughout the world. and to: promote and enhance the technical competency and professional well-being of our members, and through quality programs and activities in mechanical engineering, better enable its practitioners to contribute to the well-being of humankind. CAD Society - The CAD Society is a not-for-profit industry association with the goal of fostering a community and encouraging open communication among those who make their living within the CAD industry including AEC, mechanical, manufacturing, and GIS. Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMECHE) - is the leading body for professional mechanical engineers. Members work in research, design, development, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, contracting, consulting and teaching, in fields as diverse as lubrication, satellite launching, surgical implants and in power stations. Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) - is the leading non-profit trade association of material handling and logistics providers. Active members are material handling and logistics equipment, systems and software manufacturers; consultants; systems integrators and simulators; third party logistics providers and publishers. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - The mission of the NIST is to: develop and promote measurement, standards, and technology to enhance productivity, facilitate trade, and improve the quality of life. United States Association for Computational Mechanics (USACM) - USACM's mission is to: promote, foster, organize and coordinate various activities concerning computational mechanics in the United States and to represent U.S. interests in computational mechanics as an affiliate of the International Association for Computational Mechanics (IACM).

Web Directories American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM) Efunda: Engineering Fundamentals Google > Science > Technology > Mechanical Engineering MechEngineer.com Technical Data eFluids - Information about fluid mechanics and flow engineering Measure Converter Patents USPTO - The United States Patent and Trademark Office. Tutorials Frank Potter's Science Gems - Engineering Design Information Career & Job Information America's Job Bank Engineering Jobs / Manufacturing Jobs Wet Feet

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