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Research Guides: Technology & Applied Sciences

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    Acoustical Engineering

    Acoustical engineering seeks to improve the quality of sound and reduce noise.  Acoustics and its applications often involve several different disciplines, so you may need to do your research within multiple subject areas, and even in different library locations.

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    ADS MATTER handout (PDF)

    A selected reading list and web directory for further information on advertising and society and public service advertising.
     

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    Advertising and The New York Public Library (PDF)

    Advertising and The New York Public Library emerged together in the last half of the 19th century.  The following is a list of representative titles from the reference and circulating collections of The New York Public Library that document this dynamic evolution.
     

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    Biotechnology and Medical Engineering (PDF)

    This guides provides a list of professional journals, full-text journal papers, article citations and books to assist in the research of biotechnology and medical engineering.

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    Black History Month at SIBL * (PDF)

    A guide to researching African American inventors. This guide provides a list of noted African-American inventors and biographical resources.

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    Breast Cancer: A Research Guide

    A guide to the many sources available from the New York Public Library on the topic of breast cancer. Information may be found in books, journals, videos, databases and websites.
     

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    Building and Construction

    This guide aids users in finding industry information, technologies and regulations and standards for building/construction.  It also provides information on locating professionals in the building construction industry and suggestions for staying current with the latest industry information.

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    Building Maintenance * (PDF)

    A list of handbooks, guides, directories, codes, standards and more to assist in building maintenance in New York City.

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    Health & Medicine - Referrals *

    A guide to health and medical information available at the Mid-Manhattan Library.

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    Health and Safety (PDF)

    A guide to the electronic resources available that address the subject of worker's health and safety.

  • Historical Automobile Catalogs

    The New York Public Library has a large collection of historical automobile catalogs.

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    Holistic Studies, including massage, meditation, and alternative medicine

    This guide is a starting point for locating programs in holistic studies.

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    Lighthouses (PDF)

    This guide lists books, historical documents, periodicals and databases that can be used to research lighthouses.

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    Log Cabins * (PDF)

    The library has an excellent collection of books and other materials on log cabins, from practical guides on building one to their role in American history.

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    Market Research

    Marketing plays a crucial role in the success of any business venture.  The Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) has a wealth of resources-both print and electronic-that can assist you in understanding these aspects of your business environment.

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    Medications (PDF)

    This is a select list of drug information sources available in Mid-Manhattan Library’s
    Health Information Center.  The following print resources provide general answers to questions you may have about your medication.

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    Men's Health (PDF)

    A variety of print and electronic information sources in the Health Information Center
    collection can be found on the subject of Men’s Health.  This pathfinder will help you locate
    selected materials in both print and electronic formats.

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    Nursing Information Resources (PDF)

    A variety of print and electronic information sources in the Health Information Center collection can be found on the subject of Nursing.  This pathfinder will help you locate selected materials in both reference and circulating stacks. 

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    Restaurant Management Resources * (PDF)

    A variety of print and electronic information sources in the Health Information Center collection can be found on the subject of Nursing.  This pathfinder will help you locate selected materials in both reference and circulating stacks.

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    Science and Technology

    The Science, Industry and Business Library provides information and collections in the sciences, applied sciences and technology.

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