Materials
Providing access to quality Materials resources and subject support.
References and citations Working off-campus Using the library
Databases View more
Here are the key databases/online resources to start finding information in your subject area. Click on 'View more' to go to the full listing for the Library, and use the filters to find more for this subject and others.
British Standards (BSOL)
To log in please click on the Institutional login link, select Loughborough University from the list and log in with your usual University credentials. Please note BSOL documents can only be opened with a plug-in installed on your device (File Open). The File Open plug-in has been installed on University lab machines and is available via the Software Centre to those using the University’s managed desktop service. To download it onto your own device the BSI have provided this guide Please be aware that the FileOpen plug-in does not support opening encrypted PDFs in-browser. In order to view the PDF, it must be opened in Adobe PDF viewer, FileOpen viewer, or similar PDF viewer applications. Please see section 3 of the guide for further information.
Books E-books Catalogue
You can access books and e-books via the Catalogue (also known as Library Catalogue Plus) to search for and check their availability. The Catalogue also provides links to e-books and displays the shelf marks of physical books in the Library. We have detailed the shelf marks of the most popular topics below (the level is for the Library in Loughborough).
| Subject / title | Pilkington level | Shelfmark |
|---|---|---|
| Fluid mechanics | 1 | 532 |
| Heat transfer | 1 | 536.2 |
| Thermodynamics | 1 | 536.7 |
| CAD | 1 | 620.004 |
| Engineering materials | 1 | 620.11 |
| Ceramic and allied technologies | 1 | 666 |
| Technology of other organic products | 1 | 668 |
| Metallurgy | 1 | 669 |
Videos View more
Use the videos to learn more about some resources or finding information.
Frequently asked questions View more
Here are some of the most popular questions asked by students in this subject. If you have a different question, check 'View more' or ask your Academic Librarian.
How can I improve my writing style?
If you would like help with your writing style, the Academic Language Support Service offer workshops which might take place within your modules or which you can sign up to attend separately. You can also visit Learn module LUA001: Study Skills for some useful tips and guidance.
How do I reference correctly? (Materials students)
The Nature citation style is recommended. However it is essential that you always check the correct style for a piece of work with your department or module tutor.