Computer
Science Subject Guide
This
subject guide covers computer science resources available at the Johnston
Memorial Library, including full-text journals, magazine, and newspaper
articles, computer science websites, and printed materials in the
Reference Collection. This is not a comprehensive subject guide, but rather
a selective list of materials that are most useful for locating information
in this field. Library location and call numbers are provided for
print publications.
- ACM
Digital Library
Includes bibliographic
information, abstracts, reviews, and the full-text for articles published
in Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) periodicals and proceedings
since 1985.
- Computer Database
Contains computer-related
product information, news, and reviews in areas such as hardware, software,
electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.
- InfoTrac OneFile
A one-stop source
for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business,
computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues,
health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science,
social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics.
- Lexis-Nexis
Academic Universe
Provides access to a wide range of domestic and international
news, business, and legal information sources, including legislative,
government, company, financial and demographic information, market research,
and industry reports.
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Journal
Indexes and Abstracts
- Computer
and Information Systems Abstracts
Contains technical
and scientific information covering artificial intelligence, automation,
CAD/CAM and CIM/CAE, computer circuits and logic, hardware,
software, imaging systems, logic and switching theories, robotics, instruments
and measurements, optical and acoustic technology, and computer applications
in various fields of engineering.
- Engineering Village2
Provides access to bibliographic citations covering literature in
engineering and technology. Includes EiCompendex, U.S. patents, and
industry specifications and standards.
- INSPEC
Provides access to English-language bibliographic information
service for world's scientific and technical literature in physics,
electrical engineering, electronics, communications, control engineering,
computers and computing, and information technology.
- Internet
and Personal Computing Abstracts
Provides information
on the latest personal computing products and developments in business,
industry, education, libraries, and the home.
- NTIS
Provides bibliographic
information on U.S. government and worldwide government-sponsored research
in the areas of agriculture, biotechnology, business, communication,
energy, engineering, environment, health and safety, medicine, research
and development, science, space, technology, and transportation.
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Reference
Sources
- Computer
Desktop Encyclopedia.
Contains definitions
and explanations of computer concepts and terms.
Location: Reference Collection, First Floor, Call number: REF QA76.15.F32
1999
- Computer
Glossary: the Complete Illustrated Dictionary.
Provides definitions
for complex computer terms.
Location: Reference Collection, First Floor, Call number: REF QA76.15.F733
1998
- Encyclopedia
of Computer Science.
Offers background
information about the theory and practical aspects of computer science.
Location: Reference Collection, First Floor, Call number: REF QA76.15.E48
2000
- Free
Online Dictionary of Computing.
Keyword searchable
online dictionary of computer terms.
- Webopedia:
Online Computer Dictionary
Online computer dictionary and search engine for computer
and Internet technology.
- Webster's
New World Dictionary of Computer Terms.
Includes definitions
in every area of conputer and Internet technology.
Location: Reference Collection, First Floor, Call number: REF QA76.15.P395
2000
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Additional
Internet Websites
- Computer
Security Resource Center : NIST
Contains information
about a variety of computer security issues, products, and research
of concern to Federal agencies, industry, and users.
- Computing Research Association.
An association of North American academic departments
of computer science, laboratories and centers in industry, government,
and academia engaging in computer research.
- Computing Research Repository
(CoRR).
Offers a collection
of papers on various research topics in computer science produced at
computer science departments and laboratories.
- Virtual
Technical Reports Center
Provides either
full-text reports, or searchable extended abstracts of their technical
reports. Links to technical reports, preprints, reprints, dissertations,
theses, and research reports of all kinds.
- Yahoo: Computer Science.
Includes a subject
directory of computer science websites.
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Library and Media Services, Tuesday, 6-Feb-04
Louveller M. Luster, Collection Development
Librarian
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