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Engineering & Industrial Design: Find Books & Videos

This research guide contains resources used to find information on engineering design and computer-aided drafting (CAD)-related topics.

Why use books?

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In today's online world, do books still have a part to play? Absolutely!
 
Books can provide you with reliable information you can count on and include in your works cited/reference page. They often provide:

  • Background information
  • In-depth coverage of topic
  • Chapters that can break a topic down into smaller, more easily understood pieces
  • Pointers to more information on the same topic

Find Books & Videos Using...

The Library of Congress classifications for drafting and CAD materials are NA and T. More specifically, NA and T are broken down as follows:

  • NA2695-2793 Architectural drawing and design
  • T351-385 Mechanical drawing.  Engineering graphics  

Browsing in any of these areas may lead to the discovery of valuable material in addition to the specific items listed in this guide.

HD Economic History and Conditions

  • HD9680-9714 Mechanical industries
  • HD9715-9717.5 Construction industry
  • HD9720-9975 Manufacturing industries

T Technology

  • TA General engineering.  Civil engineering
  • TJ Mechanical engineering