Engineering Library Resources

Engineering library collections are now located as follows:

Reserve and Reference books - Baillieu Library (to be transferred to the ERC shortly).
High use text books and journals - Eastern Resource Centre (ERC).
Low use books and journals - Store (closed access)
(Books can be ordered from Store through the Request button on the Library catalogue.)

The ERC is located in the south east corner of the campus. Click here for a map of the Parkville Campus.

Frequently Asked Questions about the relocation

How do I find out which building to go to for the book I want?
Look for the book in the library catalogue, click on the Location information for details.

How do I request Engineering books and journals that are not located in the ERC or the Baillieu library?
Many Engineering books and journals have been transferred to library storage in Brunswick . This store is not an open collection but material is available through the library catalogue ‘request' mechanism.

What are the opening hours of ERC and Baillieu Libraries?
Click here.

How do I access electronic books and journals?
The library's SuperSearch gateway provides access to electronic book collections and ejournals. Read about available ebooks for engineering.

How do I get help with a research question?

• Tracking down a journal article/conference paper... for help finding it locally please send us the details ; to get a copy from another library please make an interlibrary loan request
• Finding information for an assignment... please send us the details
• Doing a literature search... please book a consultation
• Using EndNote...please check out guides, book a workshop or use the 'email help' link

The library's Engineering collections cover the broad fields of Engineering and Computer Science with special strengths in the areas of alternative energy technologies, transport engineering, soils and foundations, engineering materials, hydraulics and dynamics. Other areas of development include biotechnology, computing, environmental engineering, manufacturing engineering, communications and photonics.