The Libraries have a number of resources to help guide you through learning to create something new.
Knovel LibraryScientific and technical reference ebooks from professional societies and various publishers.
AccessEngineeringEngineering and technical reference ebooks, including handbooks, manuals, subject overviews and videos explaining key engineering concepts.
O'Reilly-Safari eBooksEbooks about computer programming languages, databases, software and hardware, human-computer interaction, networking, and related topics. Access Note: Public users - Please ask for assistance at a research desk. Public user login page.
Springer E-BooksScientific, technical, business, economics, medical, and humanities eBooks.
ENGnetBASEUseful starting point for finding handbooks, book chapters, best practices and background information in engineering.
Methods
Looking to learn about a specific research methodology? Try these resources.
Journal of Visualized ExperimentsTakes advantage of video technology to capture and transmit the multiple facets and intricacies of life science research.
SAGE Research Methods OnlineInformation about writing a research question, conducting a literature review, choosing a research method, collecting data, and writing up the findings. Coverage spans the full range of research methods used in the social and behavioral sciences, plus a wide range of methods used commonly in sciences, health sciences, and humanities.
Web of Science, Web of Science databaseWhen searching for original research articles, add keywords to search for research on a topic that uses the methodology you are interested in.
Standards
What are Technical Standards?
Guidelines for processes, materials and products that ensure quality, safety and interchangeability of parts
Usually written by industrial/professional organizations, business groups, and government bodies
There are both national and international standards
