Searching the Online Catalog
Utilize the box above to search the library online catalog for books, ebooks, journal articles, and more.
If you would like to search for resources located at any of the four IECC Learning Commons locations, click on the link above "Click Here to Search the IECC Library Catalog."
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Featured Books and Articles from the Catalog
All IECC students have access to all the books at any campus library, as well as books from 130 college and university libraries across Illinois. Be sure to ask your librarian for help if you need any assistance or have questions regarding borrowing from your local Learning Commons or requesting books from other institutions.
Below are featured physical books available either at Olney Central College, or are available by request from other institutions via Inter-Library Loan.
Automotive Diesel Technology by Call Number: Olney Central College 629.25 WRIISBN: 9780131574533Publication Date: 2011-12-28Provides a practical approach to popular light and medium duty diesel engines written by experienced diesel technicians. This title is available for check-out at the Olney Central College Learning Commons.
Automotive Technician Certification Test Preparation Manual A-SeriesCall Number: INTERLIBRARY LOANISBN: 9780357644607Publication Date: 2020-09-11Provides test preparation and study materials for the Automotive Technician Certification exam through ASE (Automotive Service Excellence). This book is available by inter-library loan request from other academic libraries in Illinois through the online catalog.
Automotive Technology by Call Number: INTERLIBRARY LOANISBN: 9780135257272Publication Date: 2020-10-23Discusses recent advances in automotive systems. It features practical examples and step-by-step photo sequences covering terminology, procedures and best practices. This book is available by inter-library loan request from other academic libraries in Illinois through the online catalog.
Fundamentals of Automotive Technology by Call Number: INTERLIBRARY LOANISBN: 9781284109955Publication Date: 2017-03-09Addresses how to safely and effectively maintain, diagnose and repair every system on an auto vehicle. This book is available by inter-library loan request from other academic libraries in Illinois through the online catalog.
Shop Manual for Today's Technician: Automotive Engine Repair and Rebuilding by Call Number: Olney Central College 629.25 HADISBN: 9781133602507Publication Date: 2013-01-01Offers a comprehensive guide specifically centered on the engine repair and rebuilding. Topics include engine construction, operation, repair, rebuilding, and intake and exhaust systems. This title is available for check-out at the Olney Central College Learning Commons.
Active IECC students and employees have access to eBooks through the Learning Commons online catalog. A general search will show you all print and ebooks available to you. On the search results page, you can use the "Availability" filter on the left side of the catalog screen to select online books. Select the "Available Online" and "Open Access" options from this filter to make sure you have full access to the text.
Some books will require you to checkout the book with IECC credentials and others are freely available to you.
Below are featured eBooks available through the online catalog.
Automotive Power Transmission Systems by ISBN: 9781118964811Publication Date: 2018-10-08Offers a comprehensive guide to the many types of power transmission systems. It especially highlights standard automobiles with internal combustion engines, along with electric and hybrid vehicles.
Introduction to Automotive Engineering by ISBN: 9781119479802Publication Date: 2019-04-09An introductory guide to automotive technology and engineering. This book highlights the many automotive systems focusing on designing these systems components.
Modern Automotive Electrical Systems by ISBN: 9781119801078Publication Date: 2022-11-18This definitive guide covers modern electrical systems in vehicles written and edited by a team of experts from around the world. It features fundamental and advanced concepts utilizing simulations and case studies.
Noise and Vibration Control in Automotive Bodies by ISBN: 9781119515500Publication Date: 2018-10-18Offers a comprehensive guide about vehicle design particularly highlighting noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) for automotive engineers. The author has over thirty years of NVH experience and is an expert in the field.
The Future of Internal Combustion Engines by ISBN: 9781838819309Publication Date: 2019-09-11Discusses the future of internal combustion engines. It particularly focuses on the reduction of pollution emissions, like CO2, while maintaining or improving engine performance.
When using the library catalog to search broadly for articles, choose a keyword term such as "Automotive" for lots of results. On the catalog's homepage, click the small down facing arrow on the search bar to access the drop down list, and select "Articles". To narrow your results, add more information in the search bar, like "Automotive Engineering."
Below are a few featured articles from the online catalog.
- Automotive Radar - From First Efforts to Future SystemsWaldschmidt, Christian, et al. “Automotive Radar - From First Efforts to Future Systems.” IEEE Journal of Microwaves, vol. 1, no. 1, 2021, pp. 135–48, https://doi.org/10.1109/JMW.2020.3033616.
Recent developments in automotive sensors have been made possible by cost effective and mature millimeter wave technology. This has lead to the production of millions of sensors each year. It has also lead to more research about digital modulation schemes, radar networks, radar imaging, and machine learning for future systems. - Corrosion Stiction in Automotive Braking SystemsMotta, Michele, et al. “Corrosion Stiction in Automotive Braking Systems.” Materials, vol. 16, no. 10, 2023, pp. 3710-, https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16103710.
A phenomenon known as corrosion-stiction is a common occurrence with automotive braking systems. The corrosion of the iron discs leads to adhesion of the disc to the brake pad that can greatly reduce reliability and performance with vehicle braking systems. This article discusses this phenomenon in further detail including the effects of chemical and physical properties of friction. - Current Trends in Automotive Lightweighting Strategies and MaterialsCzerwinski, Frank. “Current Trends in Automotive Lightweighting Strategies and Materials.” Materials, vol. 14, no. 21, 2021, pp. 6631-, https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14216631.
Current automotive trends are showing high demands for lightweight materials and designs to improve sustainability and performance, and lower costs. This article details these trends as well as the economic and environmental impact, structural integrity, and multi-material designs. - Future material demand for automotive lithium-based batteriesXu, Chengjian, et al. “Future Material Demand for Automotive Lithium-Based Batteries.” Communications Materials, vol. 1, no. 1, 2020, pp. 1–10, https://doi.org/10.1038/s43246-020-00095-x.
In recent years, the automotive industry has been shifting from gas and diesel to electric vehicles in an effort to mitigate climate change. With this shift has come questions, concerns, and uncertainties about the lithium based batteries used in electric cars. Researchers and developers are expecting an increase in demand for lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide and additional natural resources over the next thirty years. - Survey and Classification of Automotive Security AttacksSommer, Florian, et al. “Survey and Classification of Automotive Security Attacks.” Information (Basel), vol. 10, no. 4, 2019, pp. 148-, https://doi.org/10.3390/info10040148.
Current technological advances within the automotive industry have lead to an increase in risk of security attacks. Recent research has been conducted that confirms vehicles can be attacked and forced to trigger numerous functions, many of which are vital to auto operation safety. This research paper analyzes threat and security testing in auto development phases.