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- Computer Dictionary Ref TK5102 .S485 1998
- Computer Sciences Ref QA76 .C572 2002
- Cybercrime: A Reference HandbookRef. HV6773 .S3547 2004
- Encyclopedia of Computers and Computer History Ref QA76.15 .E513 2001
- Encyclopedia of New Media Ref QA76.575 .E5368 2003
- Encyclopedia of Wireless Communications Ref TK5103.2 .B68 2002
- Handbook of Mathematics and Computational ScienceRef. QA40 .H38 1998
- Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking Ref TK5102 .T85 2002
To find books on a given subject, search GIL, the online library catalog.
Perform a Keyword Search when you want to match your term with the same term in a certain field of the database, such as Author, Title, Subject, or Series. You can also attempt to match your term as a Keyword (Title/Subject), which will cause the GIL search engine to look in the Title and Subject fields of the record, or you can try to match your term anywhere in the record by selecting Keyword Anywhere.
Use the Exact Search option if you know the exact term you want to match, such as title, author name, or subject. Also, if you know the beginning part of the term, such as the first word of a title or the first few letters of an author's name, you can use the Exact Search option to find the full form of your term. If you are have trouble finding the material you need using a certain subject term, you can also use Exact Search to find what is called a valid Library of Congress Subject Heading, as well as subheadings for that subject term. For instance, if you attempt to find literary criticism using "Literary Criticism" as a subject term, you will find the the valid Library of Congress Subject Heading for "Literary Criticism" is simply "Criticism".
Suggested Library of Congress Subject Headings for Computer Science and Information Technology:·
- Computer science
- Computer programming
- Computer networks
- Information technology
In addition to the materials located in the library, GGC provides you with access to some 26,000 full-text electronic books through netLibrary. You can access netLibrary through GALILEO, through GIL, or visit http://netlibrary.com/.
Note: You need to set up a netLibrary account before you can use netLibrary books. However, it is free and only involves filling out a simple form. See our Ebook/netLibrary guide or ask a librarian for more information. netLibrary uses Library of Congress Subject Headings as well, so try the examples given above.
The Georgia Gwinnett College Library collects series of books in many subject areas, both in print and in netLibrary.
Learn how to find books by series title in the library catalog.
Use GALILEO databases to find articles. The following databases are a good place to start your search.
If you would like to find out if a particular journal is available electronically, use GALILEO's Journals A-Z. Georgia Gwinnett College Library does not subscribe to all of the databases that UGA subscribes to. Therefore, if you are not a UGA student, you may not have access to some of the databases that are presented in the results of a search in the EJL.
Computer Source: Consumer Edition (full-text)
This database has information on current technologies in the areas of computing, the internet, telecommunications, and electronics. Coverage: 1984 - present (dates vary).
Gale InfoTrac Custom Journals (full-text)
Articles in Business, Psychology, Nursing, Radiologic Sciences, Computer Science, Education, and Biology.- Computer and Information Systems Abstracts (not full-text)
This database provides abstracts of articles in the areas of software, artificial intelligence, robotics, and several other areas of computer science. Coverage: 1981 - present. - Business Source Premier (full-text)
This database provides full text for over 2,280 journals and indexing and abstracts for nearly 2,440 journals covering all aspect of business. Coverage: 1984- (for indexing and abstracts); 1990- (for full text coverage). - ABI/INFORM Complete (full-text)
This database provides full text for over 1,461 U.S. and international journals covering all aspect of business and management. In addition to the full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for 759 journals. Coverage: 1971- ; full-text from 1991- - Research Library (full-text) is a multidisciplinary database that covers more than 1,600 publications. Coverage: 1986-present (citations and abstracts); 1991-present (full text for selected publications).
- Wilson OmniFile Full Text Mega Edition (full-text)
Full text database covering all subject areas. Coverage Dates: 1994 - . - Academic Search Premier (full-text) provides abstracts and indexing for over 3,800 publications, as well as full text for over 3,200 scholarly journals and general magazines. Coverage: 1984 – present.
- netLibrary (full-text electronic books)
netLibrary provides access to over 15,000 electronic books (eBooks), including reference books, scholarly monographs, publications of many university presses, and consumer books that have been converted into digital format. It is possible to perform full-text searches of a single eBook, search thousands of volumes simultaneously, browse topic categories, or read eBooks directly online. Titles may be checked out for on-screen viewing for four hours. NOTE: Each individual user must create a personal user name and password.
Print Journals and Magazines Located at the GGC Library
Learn how to find print periodicals in the library catalog.
- PC Magazine
- PC World
- Popular Science
- Technology and Culture
- Wired
For more information, see Find Articles.
Use caution when selecting web sites to use for research purposes. Search engines such as Google can provide access to web sites relevant to your research, but it is necessary to investigate the authoritativeness of your search results.
Pay attention to certain details:
- Who created the site?
- Are their credentials made available?
- When was the site last updated?
- What is the purpose of the site?
- Is the site trying to sell you something or convince you of something?
For a web site containing high quality, carefully reviewed articles on every imaginable subject, please have a look at SKS Web Select.
UGA Libraries Research Central is a hierarchical guide to subject matter available electronically from UGA.
Associations
- American Society for Information Science and Technology Since 1937, the American Society for Information Science and Technology has been the society for information professionals leading the search for new and better theories, techniques, and technologies to improve access to information.
- Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education Founded in 1981, AACE is an international, educational and professional nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of the knowledge, theory, and quality of learning and teaching at all levels with information technology. This is accomplished through the encouragement of scholarly inquiry related to information technology in education and the dissemination of research results and their applications.
- Association for Computing Machinery Founded in 1947, ACM is a major force in advancing the skills of information technology professionals and students worldwide. Today, our 75,000 members and the public turn to ACM for the industry's leading Portal to Computing Literature, authoritative publications and pioneering conferences, providing leadership for the 21st century.
- Association for Information Systems Founded in 1994, AIS is a professional organization whose purpose is to serve as the premier global organization for academics specializing in Information Systems.
- Association of Information Technology Professionals AITP offers opportunities for Information Technology leadership and education through partnerships with industry, government and academia to its 9,000 members.
- Association for Women in Computing A non-profit professional organization for women and men who have an interest in information and technology. The Association is dedicated to the advancement of women in the technology fields.
- Coalition for Networked Information CNI is an organization dedicated to supporting networked information technology for the advancement of scholarly communication and the enrichment of intellectual productivity. CNI's membership includes some 200 institutions representing higher education, publishing, network and telecommunications, information technology, and libraries.
- Electronic Frontier Foundation Based in San Francisco, EFF is a donor-supported membership organization working to protect our fundamental rights regardless of technology; to educate the press, policymakers and the general public about civil liberties issues related to technology; and to act as a defender of those liberties.
- IEEE Dating from 1884, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers has advanced the theory and application of electrotechnology and allied sciences, served as a catalyst for technological innovation and supported the needs of its members through a wide variety of programs and services.
- The Internet Society ISOC is a professional membership society with more than 150 organization and 16,000 individual members in over 180 countries. It provides leadership in addressing Internet issues, and includes the groups responsible for Internet infrastructure standards, including the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and the Internet Architecture Board (IAB).
- International Webmasters Association IWA is a professional trade association that provides educational, ethical, and certification standards for Web professionals.
- National Association of Computer Consultant Businesses NACCB represents and develops relationships between computer consulting companies and clients in need of technical support or IT services
- Network Professional Association The NPA is an association of network computing professionals that sets standards of technical expertise and professionalism.
- World Wide Web Consortium W3C develops interoperable technologies (specifications, guidelines, software, and tools) to lead the Web to its full potential. W3C is a forum for information, commerce, communication, and collective understanding.
General
- The History of Computing This website is a good resource from Virginia Tech and the National Science Foundation on the history of computing.
- Webopedia This is a useful online dictionary for computer and internet-related terms.
- Computer Science Clearinghouse This site from the University of Albany is a good place to start. It provides links to resources on a wide variety of computer science related topics.
- BUBL guide to computing and internet resources Although some links are outdated, this is a good directory of resources on computer science, programming, and the internet.
- Programmer's Heaven Over 26922 files, links and articles to explore on programming languages, platforms, applications, web development, and more.
Be sure to visit our Guide to Evaluating Web Sites before choosing a website as a source for research!
Additional Resources for GPC Students
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