Guide to Aviation / Aeronautics Research

Books, Videos and Other Materials

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The Library Catalog (hosted by the South Dakota Library Network) is used to determine the location of books, periodicals, and media resources in Hilton M. Briggs Library. Use the catalog's online "Tips" and "Help" features for information about how to search the catalog.  

Books and media resources are arranged on the shelves according to the Library of Congress classification system.


Subject Headings and Call Numbers for Aviation / Aeronautics

Listed below are selected broad subject headings that can be used to search the Library Catalog, or possibly other databases, for materials related to aviation/aeronautics. General call numbers for locating books are listed for each subject heading. The use of more specific subject headings or keywords is recommended for most topics.  E-mail the SDSU Librarians or call 688-5570 or 800-786-2038 for help with search terminology.

 
Subject Headings
Call Numbers
Aeronautical Instruments TL589-TL589.5
Aeronautics (Biography) TL539-TL540
Aeronautics Communication Systems TL692-TL696
Aeronautics Flights TL721
Aeronautics History TL515-532
Aeronautics in Agriculture S494.5.A3
Aeronautics Relief Service TL722.8
Aeronautics Safety Measures TLT553.5
Aeronautics (Technology) TL500-TL830
Aeronautics (Transportation and Communication) HE9761-HE9900
Air Pilots TL712
Aircraft Industry - Economics HD9711-HD9711.2
Aircraft Industry - Technology TL724-TL724.5
Airplanes TL670-TL723
Airplanes - Control Systems TL678
Airplanes - Dispatching TL725.3.D4
Airplanes - Equipment and Supplies TL688
Airplanes - Flight Testing TL671.7
Airplanes - Handling Characteristics TL671.4
Airplanes - Inspection TL671.7
Airplanes - Landing TL711.L3
Airplanes - Maintenance and Repair TL671.9
Airplanes - Piloting TL710-TL713
Airports - Aeronautics TL725-TL726.9
Airports - Transportation HE9797-HE9797.5 
Aviation - See Aeronautics See Aeronautics
Avionics TL695-TL696
Military Aeronautics UG630-UG670
Women Air Pilots D790-D810

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This guide is only an introduction to locating materials on this topic.
For more in-depth information or for assistance in using these sources, ask a librarian.

This guide was created and is updated by Laura M. Wight
Contact Information: Hilton M. Briggs Library, SBL 2115, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007-1098, Phone: 605-688-5570, Fax: 605-688-6133, Email Us
Updated: 12 February 2008 by me