Skip to Main Content



M E 415: Mechanical Systems Design

Learn about tools for finding articles, books, standards, and prior art for the Mechanical Engineering capstone design class. This guide also includes tips and techniques engineering students need to know for conducting successful library research.

Welcome to your library guide for M E 415: Mechanical Systems Design. This guide is intended to assist you in your research specifically for ME 415, but it will also connect you with library resources that will be applicable in other ME courses. If you need assistance beyond what is provided in this guide, please contact your librarian.

The video below provides a brief tour of this course guide.

Questions?

If you have questions, you can:

  1. Email your librarian (see information in the right column)
  2. Ask Us through chat, email or check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
  3. Stop by the Main Desk on the first floor of Parks Library. Desk hours.

The ISU Library maintains a number of other research guides that may be helpful: