Computer Science: Research Resources

Scholarly encyclopedias and other reference sources are a great first source to use when researching a new topic.

The Library has both print and e-encyclopedias.

Databases which contain e-encyclopedias:

Example encyclopedias:

Search the library's ebooks database.

Because the field of computer technology changes rapidly, the SCC Library's most up-to-date networking, web design, software, and related topics in are not in the library's print collection, but are located in the ebook collection.

Example ebooks:

Plus O'Reilly Media

Books on some software topics are available from free from O'Reilly Media:

Use the Library SEARCH to find SCC/SFCC books.

(Remember to also search partner libraries like GU, etc.)

Example books from the SCC Collection:

Search the library's databases to find articles in:

• magazines

• newspapers

• trade & scholarly journals

  

While students can borrow print periodicals, like WIRED magazine, from the Library, thousands of subscription only periodicals are full-text in research databases.

Suggested databases:

Associates Programs Source Plus

• Computer World
• PC World
• PC Magazine
• Computer Weekly
• Design Week
• eWeek
• International Journal of Advanced Computer Research
• Health Management Technology
• Wireless Design and Development

ProQuest

• Network Computing
• Electronic Design
• Health Data Management

. . .  and many more!

Example article: