Engineering

Textbooks provide a thorough overview of a topic. There are a number of advantages to using them:

• the content is usually well-researched
• they are proof-read and edited to ensure accuracy
• they provide references to other sources

It takes quite a long time for a book to be published so they don't always contain the most cutting edge research. They do often contain information to help you understand a concept though and are a good place to start your research.

Search books and journal articles using the library website: http://library.lincoln.ac.uk

Search tip: If looking for a specific book, type the author's surname and keywords from the title of the book in the search box and select the 'Find books' option.

Shelfmarks are used to group together books on a specific topic. If the title you want isn't available try browsing titles with the same shelfmark.

Most modules will have a reading list with details of any core reading you will need. In most cases these will be available via Blackboard and the reading lists tab on the library website.

Check your reading lists

When away from Lincoln you may be able to use books in other academic libraries, including some specialist engineering libraries. Check whether you can register for SCONUL Access:

Occasionally a book won't be available in the Library. If it's listed on the library website then you can reserve it but if not then we can try and get a copy for you:

If you need to use something once, or if it's a very specialist resource or a very expensive title, then request a book using our inter-library loan service: