LoyalistLibrary: Automotive: Journals and Databases

Selected Journals at Loyalist: Automotive

Some of Chilton Library's features include:

Maintenance and specification tables that provide the unique data you need for each specific vehicle.
Step-by-step service and repair procedures, and a labor estimating tool.
Vacuum diagrams to simplify troubleshooting.
Wiring diagrams to help explain system operation.
Close-up photographs and illustrations for visual support.
ASE test prep quizzes for the most popular certification exams
A print button which allows you to easily print out what is needed.

Chilton Library (Formerly : Chilton's Auto Repair Library) Chilton Library gives you the detailed information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs. Some of Chilton Library's more popular features include: Maintenance and specification tables that provide the unique data you need for each specific vehicle. Step-by-step service and repair procedures, and labor estimating tool to help you confidently determine your next move. Vacuum diagrams to simplify troubleshooting. Wiring diagrams to help explain system operation. Close-up photographs and illustrations for visual support. ASE test prep quizzes for the most popular certification exams. A print button which allows you to easily print out what is needed. Permitted Uses

What's a Journal?

A journal is. . .

A source of scholarly or academic articles, including original research, written by researchers and other experts
Usually peer-reviewed
Focused on one specific discipline or field of study
Intended for an academic or technical audience, instead of general readers
Published in print or online on a regular basis, i.e.: monthly or quarterly, with volume and issue numbers.

Source: University of Victoria Libraries. (2025). What is a journal? https://www.uvic.ca/library/help/tips/journal/index.php

What's a Database?

A database is . . .

An organized collection of information that can be searched. A database can have articles from many different journals. Databases can also contain other kinds of resources, like eBooks, videos, and more.