Automotive Studies
The Library and Learning Centres provide a wide range of resources and this guide highlights those which are relevant to your course.
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Online resources
These resources are available on and off campus. If asked, select UK Federation login, Home Institution and/or Shibboleth, enter New College Lanarkshire then log on to the resources using your college username and password.
ClickView
This is a video collection of over 19,000 titles including current TV recordings.
Gale News, Business and Reference
Access to a large range of online reference materials including journals, newspaper archives and e-books.
A collection of journals covering a wide range of subjects such as; sociology, business and science. You need to register on the website to gain access to the resources. If you need assistance, ask a member of the library staff.
Note: Some content is unavailable- this is highlighted by a padlock icon.
A range of databases from the National Library of Scotland. They cover many subject areas and include e-books, newspapers, journals, audio-visual resources and images. You need to register on the website to gain access to the resources.
Expert authors combine facts, analysis, new insights, and enthusiasm to offer concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects.
Useful websites and Open Access resources
Website with links to new and used car reviews, motoring issues, car technology.
CCF Project: Vocational Resource Bank
Website offering a collection of videos and other resources covering many subjects.
Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
UK Government site providing information on vehicle and motorbike driving requirements, tests and operator licence.
The latest automotive engineering, technology and business news and features.
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Books and Electronic books (e-books)
Most of the print books for your course will be found in the motor vehicle and motorcycle (shelf mark 629.2 and above) section of the LLC.
All books on automotive studies can be found on the LLC catalogue.
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The LLC also has a range of ‘English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)’ books, as well as a selection of fiction books.
E-books for automotive studies can be found on the catalogue or through our providers Ebook Central, VLe Books and E-books for Further Education. Further e-books are available through the 'Useful websites and Open Access resources' section above.
Below are just a few of our most popular e-books – click on the title or image to access the book. If asked, select UK Federation login, Home Institution and/or Shibboleth, enter New College Lanarkshire then log on to the resources using your college username and password.
Hillier's Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology by Alma Hillier
Hillier's Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology: Powertrain Electronics by V.A.W Hillier et al.
Hillier's Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology: Chassis and Body Electronics by V.A.W Hillier et al.
Automobile Mechanical and Electrical Systems: Automotive Technology, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair by Tom Denton
Journals
Journals provide up-to-date information about a subject. In addition to the print titles we hold we have access to many online titles on Gale News, Business and Reference and Emerald Insight.
Business Review (Coatbridge, Motherwell)
Economic Review (Coatbridge, Motherwell)
Further journals are available through the 'Useful websites and Open Access resources' section above.
Accessibility
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