Construction
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.
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.
Articles, statistics, personal accounts and links to websites on a wide range of topics.
To access the Complete Issues site, click the link above. You will then be taken to the Moodle Home screen –click on the top right-hand corner of the page to log in with your college email and password. A page will then be displayed which contains a link to click to access Complete Issues, and below the link the Username and Password required to access the site are also displayed.
Gale News, Business and Reference
Access to a large range of online reference materials including journals, newspaper archives and e-books.
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.
CCF Project: Vocational Resource Bank
Website offering a collection of videos and other resources covering many subjects.
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.
The Spruce Crafts - Woodworking
Free woodworking tutorials and project ideas, for beginner and advanced skill sets. Learn about common tools and woodwork techniques.
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Books and Electronic Books (e-books)
Most of the books for your course will be found in civil engineering (shelf mark 624 and above) and construction (690 -699) sections of the library, for subjects such as building, plumbing, plastering, brickwork and health and safety at work.
All books on building and construction 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 construction 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.
BTEC National Construction: Building Services Engineering and Civil Engineering by Simon Topliss et al.
Plumbing: NVQ and Technical Certificate Level 3 by Mike Pheonix and John Thompson
Carpentry and Joinery Level 1 by Kevin Jarvis Carillion
Chudley and Greeno's Building Construction Handbook by Roy Chudley et al.
Plastering: NVQ and Technical Certificate, Level 2 by Arthur Watkins et al.
The Scottish Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated by George Bett et al.
Building Services Handbook by Fred Hall and Roger Greene
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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