CAD
The Library and Learning Centres provide a wide range of resources and this guide highlights those which are relevant to your course.
Click here for a downloadable version of the information given below.
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.
British Standards Online (BSOL)
Online access to a range of British Standards for best practice in areas such as building design, measurement, installation, construction and technical specifications.
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, general reference and statistical information. Includes access to newspaper archives and a wide range of e-books on a variety of subjects.
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.
VADS (Visual Arts Data Service)
An online resource for the visual arts comprising over 100,000 images which have been copyright cleared for use in learning and teaching in the UK.
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
Architects’ Journal Buildings Library
An essential tool for the modern architect; an easy-to-use digital database showcasing hundreds of exemplar projects, most from the last 20 years but including major projects back to 1900.
Website providing information on sustainable development, energy performance of buildings and materials, and a construction advisory service.
The CAD user magazine website for the UK.
UK agency which regulates and enforces health and safety practice, website offers links to legislation, guidance for individuals and industry, strategies and reports.
National Building Specification
Website offers specialist knowledge and knowledge tools which empower the construction industry.
Click here for more free online resources.
Books and Electronic Books (e-books)
Most of the print books for your course can be found in the engineering graphics (shelf mark 620 and above) and architecture (720 and above) sections of the LLC, for subjects such as CAD, AutoCAD and rapid prototyping.
All books on CAD can be found on the LLC catalogue.
Click here for a guide to using the Library Catalogue.
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 CAD 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.
AutoCAD Workbook for Architects and Engineers by Shannon. R. Kyles
Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings by Stephen Emmitt
The Scottish Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated by George Bett et al.
Journals
Journals provide up-to-date information about a subject. In addition to the print titles we hold below we have access to many online titles on Gale News, Business and Reference and Emerald Insight.
Architects’ Journal (Motherwell)
AJ Specification (Motherwell)
Further journals are available through the 'Useful websites and Open Access resources' section above.
Accessibility
Our campus libraries have lots of resources to assist you with your accessibility needs – click here to learn more.
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