Civil Engineering: Introduction to Purdue Libraries

At first glance, the Libraries homepage may be overwhelming, so this is what's most important.

1. Ask a Librarian chat widget: type in your question and get real-time help from Purdue Libraries
2. The search box: using the tabs here you can search for books, movies and articles, both online and in print
3. Library Guides: these are guides created by librarians to help you with assignments (like this one)

Which libraries at Purdue cover which subjects?

At top right on Libraries home page, select a library from the dropdown list, and look for its subject information on the specific library's website.

To find a library, refer to the Libraries' map.

How to find a subject librarian?

For every course you will ever take at Purdue, there is a subject librarian you can consult on such things as choosing a topic and finding sources. To find a subject librarian, click on the "Ask a Librarian" link at the top-right on Libraries home page, then click on "Find a Librarian", and select a subject from the dropdown list to find the subject librarian.

Librarians are available for instructional and research support. Additional services: