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Organizations
 
American Society for Engineering Education
"The American Society for Engineering Education is a nonprofit member association, founded in 1893, dedicated to promoting and improving engineering and technology education."
 
Association for Computing Machinery
 
Electrical Power Research Institute
 
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
 
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
British Society for Electrical Engineers (formerly the IEE).
 
National Society of Black Engineers
 
National Society of Professional Engineers
 
Puget Sound Engineering Council
 
Selected Engineering Organizations & Societies (University of Washington)
 
Society of Women Engineers
 
SPIE-International Society for Optical Engineering
Search engine on web site searches SPIE's Technical Library which contains over 2.9. million citations.
 

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Books
 
Engineering your future
The non-technical side of professional practice in engineering and other technical fields
T56.8 W36 2000 (4th floor of Lemieux Library)
 
The entrepreneurial engineer: personal, interpersonal, and organizational skills for engineers in a world of opportunity
TA190 .G68 2006 (4th floor of Lemieux Library)

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Reference books
 
Encyclopedia of computer science
A monster of a reference book at over 2000 pages, this title covers the broad subject areas of computer science, data processing, information science and symbol manipulations.
REF QA76.15 .E48 2000
 
ENGnetBASE Engineering Handbooks Online
ENGnetBASE includes over 400 CRC handbooks online in four special collections: CivilENGINEERINGnetBase, ElectricalENGINEERINGnetBase, MechanicalENGINEERINGnetBASE, and TELECOMMUNICATIONSnetBASE.
 
McGraw Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology
This comprehensive encyclopedia contains 7100 articles covering every field of science and technology, including advances in information technology and computing and environmental sciences. This work has numerous illustrations, charts and graphs and is condidered the best availabile multivolume science encyclopedia. Updated by annual volumes. Location: Encyclopedia Area.
REF Q121 .M3 2002
 
Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia
A two volume covering all areas of science and technology. Survey articles as well as brief entries for more specific aspects of a topic are arranged alphabetically.
REF Q121 .V3
 

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Class Support
 
DC Circuits
From the University of Guelph
 
Engineering Disasters: Learning from Failure
This site from the State University at New York links to many examples of engineering disasters.
 
Java Programming for Engineers
Developing Courseware for a Computer-Enhanced Curriculum: Sample Applets. Applets include: Switch level design, FIR filter design by windowing, convolve, s-plane editor, semiconductor junction, MOSFET characteristics, transmission line analysis and Charged.
 
John Hopkins University Signals, systems control demonstration
Java applets and audio are used to demonstrate fundamental concepts in signal processing. Multiple choice quizes reinforce this visual learning tool.
 
Ohms Law
 

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Company Info
 
Thomas Register of Manufacturers
Need to find the manufacturer of a product in the US? Thomas Register of Manufacturers is a free directory service for this information. Requires registration.
 

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Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
 
Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing
 
IEEE standard dictionary of electrical and electronics terms :
including abstracts of all current IEEE standards. This compilation of terms defines 24,000 technical words from every area of electrial, electronics, and computer science and engineering. Included with each definition are the standard sources for the definition, e.g. ANSI or IEEE standards. A list of abbreviations and acronyms follow the alphabetical listing of terms.
REF TK9 .I478 1993
 
Lexicon of semiconductor terms
Online dictionary by intersil
 

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Directories
 
GlobalSpec
Find over 10,000 catalogs, 40,000 material data sheets, and 50,000 application notes at this site.
 

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Electronic Books
 
ENGnetBASE Engineering Handbooks Online
ENGnetBASE includes over 400 CRC handbooks online in four special collections: CivilENGINEERINGnetBase, ElectricalENGINEERINGnetBase, MechanicalENGINEERINGnetBASE, and TELECOMMUNICATIONSnetBASE.
 
Interactive Power Electronics Online Book
This online text by venkat@eng.uts.edu.au. is linked at the World Lecture Hall Library Site.
 
XYZ's of Oscilloscopes
From Tektronix. Each chapter is in pdf format. Includes glossary and exercises.
 

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Electronic Journals
 
Ec&M
"The National Electrical Code, power quality, datacom, motors and controllers, lighting, installation methods and more are covered with in-depth articles and easy-to-understand instructions. EC&M is the ideal vehicle to reach the largest customers in the industry".
 
EDN
 
EEVL Engineering E-journal Search Engine
EEVL' list of over 150 ejournals in engineering.
 
IBM Journal of Research and Development
Fulltext v.41, 1997-
 
IBM Systems Journal
Fulltext online v.35 1996- Table of Contents and abstracts back to 1994
 
IEEE Distributed Systems
"Features include peer-reviewed articles, editorial columns, interviews, debates, opinion pieces, and news." Web site has archives back to volume 1
 
Mitsubishi Electric Advance
Contains articles and technical reports.
 
Northwest Science & Technology
"NWS&T is a news magazine covering science & technology in the greater Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, British Columbia). It was launched March 1, 1999 by the University of Washington (UW)."
 
Power Engineering
Full text of selected articles. Advanced search feature in the archives link allows the user to search for articles in earlier issues.
 
Stanford Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Research Journal
From Stanford University. Includes undergraduate and graduate papers.
 
Wired Magazine
Selected full text articles from this popular magazine.
 

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Ethics
 
Introducing Ethics Case Studies Into Required Undergraduate Engineering Courses
Ethics cases developed by Texas A & M
 
Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Science
This well-developed site has a glossary, a section on engineering practice, diversity, responsible research and more. Each section has many links.
 

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Government Sites
 
Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Program
Website contains the results of research. Most data and research sources are from 1992-1998. Question and answer section was published in June 2002.
 
National Technical Information Service
Searchable abstracts from 1990 to the present. Covers government funded technical information. Request materials from this site through Interlibrary Loan.
 
United States Patent and Trademark Office
 

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Handbooks
 
Electrical Engineering Handbook
Edited by Richard C. Dorf. This volume is divided into 12 sections which fives current information in the classical fields of circuits, signal processing, electronics, electromagnetic fields, as well as communications and digital devices.
Ref TK 145 E354 1997
 
Electronics Engineers Handbook
edited by Donald G. Fink and Donald Christensen. Contains extensive bibliographies, this handbook is divided into four major parts: "principles employed in electronics engineering (sections 1-5); materials, devices, components and assemblies (sections 6 to 10); electronic circuits and functions (sections 12 to 18) and systems and applications (sections 19 to 29). There are also special chapters on electronics in medicine and biology, microprocessors, as well as on the reliability of electronic components and systems."
Ref TK 7825 E34 1997
 
The handbook of software for engineers and scientists
REF QA76.754 .H35
 
Modern electronic circuits reference manual
"Over 3630 modern electronic circuits, each complete with values of all parts and performance details, organized in 103 logical chapters for quick reference and convenient browsing."
REF TK7867.M345
 
Standard handbook for electrical engineers
Ref TK 151 S8 2000
 
Standard handbook of powerplant engineering
TK1191 S686 1998
 

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History
 
Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century
From the National Academy of Engineering.
 
The National electrical code handbook
REF TK260 .N28
 
Pioneering EE Patents
From EEPatents.Com. Includes Radio broadcasting receiver, integrated circuits and camcorder.
 

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International Organizations
 
Engineers without borders-international
A humanitarian engineering network for a better world.
 

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Web Sites
 
eFunda: Engineering Fundamentals
Information on materials, design, processes, engineering formulas and math -- written by engineers.
 
GlobalSpec product finder from EEProductCenter.com
Register for data sheets, application notes.
 
WWW Virtual Library: Electrical and Electronics Engineering
A menu-based list of sources in for electrical engineers. Includes a list of academic institutions, links to journals and standards. The information source links are excellent toolbox of formulas, circuits and other basic information for ee students and professionals.
 

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Journals
 
EDN
Online edition includes some articles from the print version, plus exclusive web articles. Full text in Academic Search Premier, Lib. has 1992-
 
Electronic design
Full text in Academic Search Premier, Lib. has 1993-
 
IEE Review
Full text in Academic Search Premier 2003-, Lib. has 1988-
 
IEE. Proceedings Circuits, Devices and Systems
Full text in Academic Search Premier 2003-, Lib. has 1994-
 
IEE. Proceedings. Communications
Full text in Academic Search Premier 2003-, Lib. has 1994-
 
IEE. Proceedings. Control theory and Applications
Full text in Academic Search Premier 2003-, Lib. has 1994-
 
IEE. Proceedings. Electric Power Applications
Full text in Academic Search Premier 2003-, Lib. has 1994-
 
IEE. Proceedings. Generation, Transmission and Distribution
Full text in Academic Search Premier 2003-, Lib. has 1994-
 
IEE. Proceedings. Science, Measurement and Review
Full text in Academic Search Premier 2003-, Lib. has 1994-
 
IEEE journal of solid state circuits
Indexed in ASTA. Lib. has 1966-
 
IEEE Signal Processing Letters
Indexed in ASTA. Lib. has 1998-
 
IEEE transactions on antennas & propagation
Indexed in ASTA and Academic Search Premier Lib. has 1955-
 
IEEE transactions on automatic control
Indexed in ASTA and Academic Search Premier Lib. has 1958-
 
IEEE transactions on bio-medical engineering
Indexed in ASTA and Academic Search Premier Lib. has 1960-
 
IEEE transactions on communications
Indexed in ASTA and Academic Search Premier Lib. has 1972-
 
IEEE transactions on consumer electronics
Indexed in ASTA and Academic Search Premier Lib. has 1975-
 
IEEE transactions on education
Indexed in Academic Search Premier Lib. has 1960-
 
IEEE transactions on electromagnetic compatibility
Indexed in Academic Search Premier Lib. has 1964-
 
IEEE transactions on electron devices
Indexed in ASTA and Academic Search Premier Lib. has 1964-
 
IEEE transactions on energy conversion
Indexed in ASTA and Academic Search Premier Lib. has 1986-
 
IEEE transactions on engineering management
Indexed in ASTA and Academic Search Premier Lib. has 1986-
 
IEEE transactions on industry applications
Indexed in ASTA and Academic Search Premier Lib. has 1972-
 
IEEE transactions on microwave theory and technique
Indexed in ASTA and Academic Search Premier Lib. has 1955-
 
IEEE transactions on power delivery
Indexed in ASTA and Academic Search Premier Lib. has 1986-
 
IEEE transactions on power systems
Indexed in ASTA and Academic Search Premier Lib. has 1986-
 
IEEE transactions on signal processing
Indexed in ASTA and Academic Search Premier Lib. has 1991-
 
IEEE transactions on systems, man and cybernetics Parts A and B
Indexed in ASTA and Academic Search Premier Lib. has 1991-
 
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Proceedings
Indexed in ASTA. has 1963-
 
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Proceedings
Indexed in ASTA. Lib. has 1963-
 
Power
Indexed in ASTA. Fulltext in Academic Search Premier 2000- Lib. has 2000-
 
Solid State Technology
Indexed in ASTA. Fulltext in Academic Search Premier Lib. has 1995-
 
Technology Review (MIT)
Selected feature articles available online. Fulltext in Academic Search Premier.
 

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Just for Fun
 
Engineering/Technical Humor
From Stanford University.
 
Wacky and Bizarre Patents
Links provided by the University of Washington Libraries.
 

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News
 
The Engineer Online
News from the UK on the engineering profession. In addition to news articles, there is information on products and a five-year archive.
 
EE Times
Industry articles in electronics design focus on embedded design, communications, signals and silicon engineering. Link to the EE Design library for over 2,000 articles arranged in categories.
 
Science News Online
This a science news digest. The online services features selected articles. The library subscribes to the print copy 1966-. Title is full text in library databases. Good source for keeping up-to-date with the news of science.
 

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Research Guides
 
Flow of Scientific Information
University of Waterloo chart on how scientific information starts with an idea and how that idea is disseminated in the scientific literature.
 

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Specialized Materials & Software
 
Engineering Calculators - Engineers.com
Some are shareware, some freeware
 
Patent Search Tutorial from the University of Texas
 

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Standards
 
Annual book of ASTM standards
Published by the American Society for Testing Materials. In 72 vols. it contains ASTM standards, definitions and recommended practices.
REF TA401 .A653
 

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Universities
 
Circuits Archive-University of Washington
Large file of circuit diagrams, data sheets, models, microprocessors, text files, reading capacitors, resistor codes submitted to the this UW site.
 
Digital Library Network for Engineering and Technology
"The Digital Library Network for Engineering and Technology or DLNET is a project funded by the National Science Digital Library (NSDL) initiative of the National Science Foundation under NSF Grant DUE-0085849. DLNET is envisaged as a repository to archive "Learning Objects" (LOs) as well as a platform for information discovery, interaction, content-building and distribution that will support pedagogy and learning in Engineering and Technology. It is a collaborative effort of four institutions, namely, the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE), Iowa State University (ISU) and Virginia Tech (VATECH). The Alexandria Research Institution (ARI) of Virginia Tech manages the project providing the necessary support to integrate the inputs and guidance from participating institutions as well as the NSDL." Pulldown menus allow the searcher to limit results by topics and subtopics.
 
Patent and Trademark Information at the University of Washington Library
Good starting point for links to patent sites on the web, both governmental and commercial.
 

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Videos
 
Fundamentals of high voltage insulating systems [videorecording
"This video covers four presentations, plus a company visit ... ideal for engineers working on the design of high voltage equipment, ... [users, managers, purchasers, technical support, operation, manintenance]... electrical engineering or physics students studying high voltage equipment."--Container.
TK3001 F95 1999
 
P. E. review : machinery & applications [videorecording]
TK168 P7512 1998
 
P. E. review [videorecording] : transmission & distribution
TK168 P7513 1998
 

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Working Papers
 
GrayLIT Network
Over 100,000 full text documents are in this database. Access to reports, as a result of federally funded research from Dept of Defense, DOE, EPA and NASA
 
Papers First
From 1993-. Updated monthly, this database consists of citations to papers presented at international meetings and conferences.
 

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