UCL Explore, the library catalogue, is your primary tool for finding books, journals, and other materials available in UCL libraries, both in print and online.
E-books can be accessed via Explore anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
The below e-book collections are relevant to the study of Engineering. You can also find all full-text resources can also be found by searching Explore.
Series covering new developments in computer science and information technology research and teaching. Accessibility statement for SpringerLink.
A reference work is a resource, such as a dictionary, encyclopaedia or handbook, that provides authoritative facts or summaries on specific topics. It’s typically used to look up quick, reliable information rather than read continuously.
Below is a selection of suggested reference works relevant to Engineering.
Engineering books are located on the 4th floor of the Science Library (DMS Watson building).
If a book is available in print, Explore will provide details about where to find it, including the library location, collection, and shelfmark.
You can use our Click and Collect service to reserve books from any library and have them delivered to another library of choice for collection. Alternatively, if you need a chapter or section of a book, use our Scan and Send service to receive extracts via email.
If a book location is listed as Stores, the item is kept in storage off-campus and you will need to place a request for the item.
Click the links below to learn more.
A range of attitudes and ideas are represented across our historical and current library materials, collected since UCL’s foundation in 1826. As a result, some terminology found in Explore may be considered harmful, discriminatory, or offensive. Find out more.
Check out our Explore guide to find out more about how to use Explore for your research.
A brief guide to finding and accessing e-books via UCL Explore.
Is there a book or resource you would like to see in our collection? Perhaps you've noticed something missing on your reading list?
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