Guides: Automotive Technology: e-Resources

Library Resources

Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre Plus > Central Regional This link opens in a new window
EBSCOhost eBook Collection > Central Regional This link opens in a new window
ProQuest Central > Central Regional This link opens in a new window

Kanopy has a number of titles related to automotive engineering. Some of the titles are:

The Internal Combustion Engine
Torque, Power and Transmission
The Drivetrain
Suspension, Steering and Braking
Fuel Technology: Transportation Innovations

Kanopy > Central Regional This link opens in a new window

Lecturers please contact the Learning Resources Coordinator if you require access.

Autodata > Central Regional (limited student access) This link opens in a new window
Automotive students should contact their lecturer for access. An online tool providing comprehensive technical information for vehicle service, maintenance, diagnostic and repair procedures.
Autodata Training (formerly AutoMate) > Central Regional (Lecturer access only) This link opens in a new window
Lecturer access only. A training library of over 250 high quality and highly effective video training modules for the automotive technician.

How to Login to our Online Resources

Students - Use your student network login (Student ID and password)
Staff - Use your staff network login (Staff ID and password)

On Campus Access

When on campus and logged onto our network you will be signed in automatically.

Off Campus Access

You will be prompted to sign in with your College computer network login before viewing any full text content or accessing your borrower record. You will remain signed on for the session only.

Do not forget to log off if using a public computer.

Students - Contact us if you are having problems with your network login.

NOTE: Some resources cannot be accessed as indicated above. Please contact the Library if you are unable to access a particular online resource.

Why use Library Databases?

Source: Yavapai College Library. (2011, September 30). What are databases and why you need them [video]. YouTube.

Databases:

contain journal articles, news, magazines and more.
provide quality current as well as historical information.
complement other sources of information including books and web searches.