Search the library's print and online resources to find books, ebooks, articles, recordings and more...
Here is a short guide to help you get started: Multisearch: A Quick Overview
The library catalogue lists physical items and ebooks purchased by the library.
Use Multisearch to search the library catalogue and online collections at the same time.
Google Scholar can be a useful search tool when starting your research, but it should not be the only tool you use. However, while you know you can rely on MTU library resources, it is up to you to make sure content you find on Google Scholar is safe to use for your assignments and research.
Did you know that you can link Google Scholar to the MTU Library so it always tells you when the full text of an article is available from the library
Visit the MTU Library website for more information on Google Scholar guide.
Use the A-Z of Online Journals to find a specific journal or journals on a specific subject.
Searching the library's online resources is a bit different to searching Google. Here are some tips to get you started:
Things to think about when making your list of keywords
For more search help, check out out the Effective Searching Module of the Assignment Toolkit. and our Top Tips for Smarter Searching guide for more search hints
You can find a full list of library e-resources on the library's A-Z of Online Resources page.
Use Multisearch to find books and ebooks. Here is a selection of print and electronic books available through the library.
Ship automation for marine engineers & ETOs
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How to read electrical diagrams -- Control elements and electrical symbols -- Relays and contactors -- Overload relays -- Circuit protection measures -- Rotary switches, selector switches and changeover switches -- Time delay relays (Time relays) -- Protection and monitoring relays -- Three-phase induction motors -- Motor starters -- Power generation and distribution on board a ship -- High voltage systems -- Step-down transformers -- Generator neutral systems -- Insulation resistance monitoring on AC and DC networks -- Synchronous brushless generators -- Programmable logic controllers -- Process monitoring sensors -- Intrinsic safety -- Automatic fire alarm systems -- Backup power supply -- Navigation and signal lights -- Electrical safety practice on board -- Electrical tools and troubleshooting techniques -- Spare parts management.
Engineering Materials 1
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Widely adopted around the world, Engineering Materials 1 is a core materials science and engineering text for third- and fourth-year undergraduate students; it provides a broad introduction to the mechanical and environmental properties of materials used in a wide range of engineering applications. The text is deliberately concise, with each chapter designed to cover the content of one lecture. As in previous editions, chapters are arranged in groups dealing with particular classes of properties, each group covering property definitions, measurement, underlying principles, and materials selection techniques. Every group concludes with a chapter of case studies that demonstrate practical engineering problems involving materials. The 5th edition boasts expanded properties coverage, new case studies, more exercises and examples, and all-around improved pedagogy. Engineering Materials 1, Fifth Edition is perfect as a stand-alone text for a one-semester course in engineering materials or a first text with its companion Engineering Materials 2: An Introduction to Microstructures and Processing, in a two-semester course or sequence.
Decarbonizing Logistics
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Logistics accounts for around 9-10% of global CO2 emissions and will be one of the hardest economic sectors to decarbonize. This is partly because the demand for freight transport is expected to rise sharply over the next few decades, but also because it relies very heavily on fossil fuel. Decarbonizing Logistics outlines the nature and extent of the challenge we face in trying to achieve deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from logistical activities. It makes a detailed assessment of the available options, including restructuring supply chains, shifting freight to lower carbon transport modes and transforming energy use in the logistics sector. The options are examined from technological and managerial standpoints for all the main freight transport modes. Based on an up-to-date review of almost 600 publications and containing new analytical frameworks and research results, Decarbonizing Logistics is the first to provide a global, multi-disciplinary perspective on the subject. It is written by one of the foremost specialists in the field who has spent many years researching the links between logistics and climate change and been an adviser to governments, international organizations and companies on the topic.
Bridge Procedures Guide
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The new ICS Bridge Procedures Guide has been written to reflect the rapid technological advances taking place in the shipping industry and to equip users to deal with the digital transformation taking place on the bridge.
Regularly used by Masters, watchkeeping officers, shipping companies, training institutions and accident investigators worldwide, the Guide continues to be an essential tool for those in charge of a navigational watch.
Thoroughly revised and updated to be relevant to today’s international shipping landscape, the new edition provides clear guidance on best practice approaches to watchkeeping that make safe and effective use of modern technology, and embrace internationally agreed standards and recommendations adopted by the IMO.
Cite Them Right
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Cite them right is renowned as the most comprehensive yet easy-to-use guide to referencing text available to students and authors. Academics and teachers rely on the advice in Cite them right to guide their students in the skills of identifying and referencing information sources and avoiding plagiarism. Comprehensive and accessible, it provides readers with detailed examples of print and electronic sources, business, government, technical and legal publications, works of art, images and much more. Packed with practical tips and example sources in both citations and reference lists, it makes referencing manageable and easy to follow for everyone. The fully revised and updated 12th edition contains: - Expanded guidance on the key principles of referencing and avoiding plagiarism, including new sections on collecting evidence to use in your work; reading, listening and taking notes; and using other people's work in your writing. - New reference examples for Tik Tok, blog posts, Zoom and Teams, recorded lectures and online seminars.
Here are some website you may find useful. Remember to always check the quality and reliability of resources you find on websites.
Need an idea? - Here are some suggested places to start:
Not sure how to develop your topic?
Referencing is an essential skill for academic writing. It is important to acknowledge the work of others to avoid plagiarism.
We recommend that you complete the following online tutorials from the MTU Library Assignment Toolkit to find out more about the importance of Referencing and understanding Plagiarism.
Students of this Subject normally use the Harvard Referencing Style Please talk to your lecturer to confirm the recommended Referencing Style for your particular Subject.
Here is a link to our full list of Referencing Guides covering all of the most popular referencing styles. In this section, you'll also find information on Referencing Software.
Look for a peer-review limiter on your search results page.
How do I know if a journal is peer-reviewed?
Be careful, however! Not all articles within a peer-reviewed journal are peer-reviewed articles.
TIP: Peer-reviewed articles will have an abstract and a list of references.
We recommend you complete the following online tutorials from the MTU Library Assignment Toolkit.
You can also check out the Academic Learning Centre on the MTU Cork campus or the Academic Success Centre on the MTU Kerry campus.
