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ALLDATA® Collision This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive resource for automotive diagnostic and repair information upgraded from the ALLDATA Repair resource. Includes manufacturer TSBs and recalls updated daily, OEM wiring diagrams with connector, ground, power distribution and splice locations, maintenance tables, and automatic repair information updates.

*Available for on-campus student use only. Faculty may contact their librarian for off-campus use.*

Automotive Restoration Technology Resources
A research guide containing resources for vintage automobile restoration, which may also have application to collision repair.

Find Magazine & Journal Articles

Use library databases to find articles about automobile refinishing.

Associates Programs Source Plus This link opens in a new window
Associates Programs Source Plus is designed specifically for the research needs of colleges, and covers subjects as wide-ranging as: alcohol & drug abuse counseling, audiology, biotechnology, computer & data processing, CAD, electrical technology, forensics, graphic arts, health information technology, law enforcement & criminal justice, robotics, and dozens more.
Career & Technical Education Database This link opens in a new window
This database includes nearly 600 titles, with more than 500 available in full text for quick access to research on virtually any technical topic, including: computing science; healthcare; building trades; auto mechanics; sales and retail; accounting; graphic design; and photography.
ChiltonLibrary This link opens in a new window
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This 24-hour on-call "mechanic" provides quick online access to repair, maintenance and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs on the road today. Ford, Chrysler, GM, Honda, Toyota and numerous other makes are well-represented. With more than 50 years of information on actual auto tear-downs provided in step-by-step procedures, work on the engine, chassis, electrical, drive train, suspension, and more is made easier for mechanics of any experience. Photos, illustrations and repair procedures help to simplify even the most arduous tasks.
Gale OneFile: Vocations and Careers This link opens in a new window
Gale OneFile: Vocations and Careers provides access to journals and magazines that aid users in researching a vocation, finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career. The database offers current and applicable content from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.
Research Library This link opens in a new window
From business and political science to literature and psychology, Research Library provides one-stop access to a wide range of the most utilized subjects and topics. The database includes thousands of full-text titles, with a highly-respected, diversified mix of scholarly journals, professional and trade publications, important and general interest magazines. This combination of general reference volume and scope makes it one of the broadest, most inclusive general reference databases ProQuest has to offer.

Magazine archives and ejournals

ABRN
Auto Body Repair Network - Magazine containing news, product, and service information.
Body Shop Business
Magazine containing body shop industry news.
Hammer and Dolly Archives
A publication of the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association.
Motor age
Online access to Motor Age from 2002-present.

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Helpful Books in the Madigan Library

Business Plans That Work by Jeffry A. Timmons; Andrew Zacharakis; Stephen Spinelli
Call Number: HD30.28 .T5766 2011
ISBN: 9780071748834
Publication Date: 2011-04-14
Turn your great idea into BIG PROFITS with a powerful, persuasive business plan! With any endeavor, good planning is the key to good results--especially in the launch of a new business or product. Business Plans That Work gives you an easy-to-follow template for conceptualizing, writing, focusing, and revising a business plan that converts your business idea into financial profit.
Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing by Michael Crandell
Call Number: TL255 .C678 2017
Publication Date: 2015-12-04
...Details the latest collision repair and refinishing techniques. ... presents both the theoretical and practical aspects of collision repair and refinishing in an easy-to-understand manner.
Estimating for Collision Repair by Michael Crandell
Call Number: TL255 .C68 1999
Publication Date: 1998-10-20
Estimating for Collision Repair presents an easy-to-read, comprehensive explanation of how to write a damage report. Modern vehicle construction is emphasized as well as computer use.
Auto Body Repair Technology by James E. Duffy
Call Number: TL255 .D86 2016
ISBN: 9781133702856
Publication Date: 2015-01-02
AUTO BODY REPAIR TECHNOLOGY, Sixth Edition, features extensive new and updated material reflecting the latest automotive technology and current industry best practices.
Collision Repair and Refinishing by Alfred Thomas; Michael Jund
Call Number: TL255 .T56 2014
Publication Date: 2013-02-06
COLLISION REPAIR AND REFINISHING: A FOUNDATION COURSE FOR TECHNICIANS, 2nd edition, covers all the major areas of collision repair and refinishing as outlined by NATEF.
Sales and Operations for Your Small Business by E. James Burton; Steven M. Bragg
Publication Date: 2000
Provides information on how to plan for and integrate departments, analyze markets, forecast sales, set pricing levels, manage inventories, outsource selected functions, and much more.

To Find More Books about Collision Repair Operations

In the Madigan Library

Type a phrase (collision repair, auto refinishing, small business management, business operations, etc.) in the search box on the Catalog Search tab.

In other libraries

Use WorldCat to identify books and other materials owned by libraries around the world. Select "Libraries Worldwide" on the Advanced Search page as your library search option. After you've chosen a title, click on "Request It from Interlibrary Loan" to request it from another library.

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