BOOKS
Trident Technical College’s Learning Resources Center (LRC) has over 90,000 volumes covering all curriculum subject areas. Books (and other resources) can be located at one of three Trident campuses (Main, Palmer, and Berkeley), or in TTC's Online library available via the Internet. In addition, the LRC is a member of the Charleston Area Library Consortium (CALC). Through this membership and interlibrary loan, additional materials from area libraries are also available. Use the LRC’s online library catalog to search Trident’s collection and the collections of other area libraries. To access the Online Catalog go to http://www.tridenttech.edu/library.htm
Reference Books - Located on the first floor of the library
Metals Handbook (Desk Edition) REF TA 459. A49
ASM Handbook REF TA 459 .M43
The Metals Red Book (Nonferrous Metals) REF TN 693.N6 . M483 1997
The Metals Black Book (Ferrous Metals) REF TN 702.M4 1997
Jefferson’s Welding Encyclopedia REF TS 227 .W37 1997
Circulating Books - Located on the second floor of the library. May be checked out with a Trident Student ID card. Location in the online catalog is the STACKS.
There are numerous titles that may be of help. Look in the same sections as listed above. Browse especially in the TA - TS sections.
Examples:
Metallurgy of Welding TS 227.L3 1993
Welding Metallurgy TN 693 .I7 H452 1994
Online Books- Several titles on the list are also available through the TTC’s electronic library, netLibrary. The entire book can then be read online. These books are listed in the catalog as ONLINE.
Example:
TS227 .K649 2003 EB Welding metallurgy
Copying Machines – There are 2 in the library. One is located in the periodical room and one upstairs. Copies are $.10 a page.
More Resources
The Research link from the library’s web page provides resources such as an MLA and APA citation guide, web site evaluation guide, and statistical information. You will also find specific course resource pages and subject guides.
A good source for writing help is The Owl at Purdue, Purdue University’s Writing Center. This site walks you through the complete writing process.
Please remember that the LRC faculty and staff are here to assist you with your information needs. Feel free to contact us by clicking the “Contact Us” link at the top of any library page and choosing the contact method you wish. You may also call the reference desk directly at 574-6096.