This page provides tips for finding books on maintenance topics.
If you're not sure what you need, or how to begin, come in to the RTC Library, call us at (425) 235-2331, or email us at librarian@RTC.edu. We'll be glad to help!
Use the box below to search the RTC Library Catalog for books, videos, DVDs, and journal titles.
Below are some searches that maintenance students often do in the RTC Library Catalog.
To do one of these searches, click on the link - the blue text. This will take you the Library Catalog, and run a search on that topic for you.
Dewey Call Number Range |
Description of Subject Area |
621.31924 | |
621.908 | Hand and Power Tools |
643.7 | Home Repair |
683.83 | Appliance Repair |
690 | Construction |
690.12 | Drywall |
693 | Concrete |
693.1 | Masonry |
693.21 | Brickwork |
693.3 | Tile work |
693.8 | Weatherproofing |
694 | Carpentry |
696.1 | Plumbing |
697 | |
698.1 | Painting |
698.9 | Floor coverings (Vinyl, etc.) |
712 | Landscaping |
For electronic books (eBooks) that you can search and download anywhere from the web, go to the RTC Library Online Database page and click on EBSCO Community College eBook Collection. There you will find over 50,000 books on all topics.