Electricity Research Guide
Scope
This guide will help the user to locate resources related to electricity in commercial, residential and industrial settings. If you would like additional assistance please ask the reference librarian.
Books and Audiovisual Resources
Use the MPTC catalog to locate books, e-books, and audiovisual materials on this subject.
Suggested search terms:
Electric engineering
Electric wiring
Electric engineering--Law and legislation--United States
Electricity
Electricity--Problems,exercises,etc.
Electricity--Safety measures
Blueprints
Building--mathematics
Periodical Articles:
Use the databases listed below to find journal, newspaper articles related to the field of electricity.
EBSCOhost
WilsonWeb
General Business File ASAP
Internet Sites
Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
This site describes the working conditions, training, and potential earnings for electricians.
Electricity Forum
http://www.electricityforum.com/
Along with basic information on electricity and electrical power this site contains electric power industry news.
Electrical Construction and Maintenance Magazine
http://ecmweb.com/
This site contains current and back issues of EC&M magazine. There is also information on new products, the National Electrical Code, and much more.
Cabling Installation and Maintenance Magazine
http://cim.pennnet.com/home.cfm
This site will be of interest to "professionals involved in the design, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of copper and fiber communications systems." There is an online version of the magazine in addition to news and analysis of the industry.
Electricity Today Magazine
http://www.electricityforum.com/etmag.htm
Visitors to this site will find the current issue of Electricity Today. Users can also search back issues for full-text articles.
Electric Find Web Site
http://www.electric-find.com/
This site is a directory/search engine for the electrical construction industry. All of the sites listed have been reviewed by an industry professional.
International Organization for Standardization ISO
http://www.iso.org
This organization develops standards that attempt to raise the level of quality, safety, reliability, efficiency and interchangeability of products.
National Fire Protection Association
http://www.nfpa.org
Visitors to this site will find information on codes and standards for the electrical industry in both residential and industrial settings.
OSHA
http://www.osha.gov
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's "mission is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health."
Wisconsin Department of Commerce Safety and Buildings Division
http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-HomePage.html
This division of state government is responsible for the development, administration, and enforcement of state laws and rules relating to building construction, and safety and health.
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
http://www.necanet.org
Visitors to this site will find information on safety, training, and standards as they relate to the electrical contracting industry. Current and back issues of Electrical Contractor Magazine can also be searched.
National Electrical Manufactures Association (NEMA)
http://www.nema.org
This site helps users to find standards or product manufacturers.
Electrical Contracting Products
http://www.ecpzone.com/
Showcases products and installations by successful contractors. Visitors will also find industry and product news.
Pay Scales
http://www.payscales.com
Search for salaries for a variety of occupations.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
http://www.ibew.org
Visitors to this site can read the current issue of IBEW Journal, check out the jobs board, connect to other union related sites or legal resources.
Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC)
http://www.abc.org/
"ABC is devoted exclusively to the advancement of the merit shop construction philosophy which encourages open competition and a free enterprise approach that awards contracts based solely on merit regardless of labor affiliation." The site has links to other industry publications, government resources, and safety information.
High voltage infrared cameras (Predictive Maintenance)
http://www.specialcamera.com/
The web site for a company that sells and services ultraviolet viewers and cameras that can be used to identify problems with electrical systems.
Learning Objects
Found on AMSER (Applied Mathematics and Science Education Repository)
Basic Electronics Courses
http://people.sinclair.edu/nickreeder/
http://www.create-online.net/online_courses/ac_electronics/AC_electronics.htm
http://www.create-online.net/online_courses/dc_electronics/dc_electronics.htm
Rough Guide to Electronics
http://www.madlab.org/electrnx/electrnx.html
Siemens Electricity
http://www.sea.siemens.com/step/templates/lesson.mason?electricity:1:1:1
Basics of AC Drives
http://www.sea.siemens.com/step/templates/lesson.mason?ac_drives:1:1:1
Basics of DC Drives
http://www.sea.siemens.com/step/templates/lesson.mason?dcd:1:1:1
Surge Protection
http://www.sea.siemens.com/step/templates/lesson.mason?electricity:1:1:1
All About Circuits
http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_4/index.html
Circuits & Electronics from MIT
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Electrical-Engineering-and-Computer-Science/6-002Spring-2007/CourseHome/index.htm
Basic Electronics
http://electronics.indianetzone.com/
Updated 6/2009
