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Databases
Publication coverage: Journals: 1990 - present
The ASCE Research Library provides access to more than 40,000 full-text papers published in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Journals.ASEE PEER: Papers on Engineering Education Repository
Publication coverage: 1996 to present
ASEE PEER contains peer-reviewed papers on all aspects of engineering education presented at international, national, and section conferences of the American Society for Engineering Education.Publication coverage: late 19th century - contemporary (ongoing)
Publication coverage: 1971-
This fully searchable online database contains 40,300 binary and ternary alloy phase diagrams, from over 9,000 systems. With associated crystal and reaction data, the ASM Alloy Phase Diagram Database places this reliable information at your fingertips. The records in the database are readily accessible organized with standard formats and supplied with the bibliography of sources for more research into alloy systems.
The ASM Handbooks, often described as the 'bible' of materials, feature the complete content of thirty ASM Handbook volumes, several ASM Handbook supplements, and two ASM Desk Editions. The collection contains peer-reviewed, trusted information in every area of materials specialization. Industry's best known and most comprehensive source of information on ferrous and non-ferrous metals and materials technology. Packed with articles, illustrations, tables, graphs, specifications, and practical examples for today's engineer. It gives the information needed about: Materials Processes, Materials Properties, Materials Performance, and Materials Selection
ASM Micrograph Database™ contains more than 4,000 micrographs, each with details about the material, processing history, specimen preparation and microstructure. Users can examine images, look for typical or optimal structures, or compare the effects of alloying or heat treating regimes on microstructures.
Association of Canadian University Presses Collection
Publication coverage: 1964 - present
Over 6000 ebooks published by Canadian University presses and available via Scholars Portal
The ASTM Library covers a broad range of journals and standards in the engineering disciplines, including aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil, environmental, geological, health and safety, industrial, materials science, mechanical, nuclear, petroleum, soil science, and solar engineering.
Repository of digital resources contributed by member libraries, with a focus on visual materials. Includes images of woodcuts, photographs, slides, papyri, coins, maps, manuscripts.
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Databases are online collections of journals, magazines and newspapers, articles, e-Books, video, music, images, or other digital content. The Library provides access to hundreds of research databases in many subject and discipline areas.
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New / Trial Databases
The following databases are newly acquired or being evaluated for a future subscription:
- African American Newspapers Series I, 1827 - 1998
Provides online access to U.S. newspapers chronicling a century and a half of the African American experience. This collection features papers from more than 35 states, including many rare and historically significant 19th century titles. - African American Periodicals 1825 - 1995
A collection of African American periodicals covering Antebellum to Contemporary eras. Includes academic and political journals, commercial magazines, institutional newsletters, bulletins, annual reports and other genres. - Conference Board of Canada e-Data
Thousands of downloadable economic indicators via forecast and historical databases covering Canada, the Provinces, Metropolitan CMAs, Industry Sectors and the U.S. Also Consumer and Business Confidence datasets - Investment Arbitration Reporter
News and analysis service focusing on the international law that applies to foreign investment, particularly the international treaties and arbitration claims that arise in this context - RILM Abstracts with Full Text (RAFT)
Expands and enhances the unrivaled global bibliography of writings on music with the addition of a million pages of full-text content from more than 200 key periodicals.