Computer Science Pathfinder

The purpose of this pathfinder is to introduce some of the resources available in Houston Cole Library on COMPUTER SCIENCE. The various types of library materials useful in research are described along with some examples of each type. This pathfinder is NOT a comprehensive listing of sources, but is intended to be a starting point from which patrons can begin their research according to their specific needs.

BASIC INTRODUCTION OR OVERVIEW MATERIAL can be found in:
REF Q121.M3 1997 McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology
QA 76.B495 1997 Great Ideas in Computer Science: a Gentle Introduction

SUBJECT HEADINGS can be identified by using the Library of Congress Subject Headings books located at the Information Desk on each floor. Books on COMPUTER SCIENCE can be located in the Library Catalog by entering a subject search. Books can be located in the Library Catalog by clicking on "Author/Title/Subject/Call Number" search type. Then click on the "Subject" radio button. Last, type in your subject and press the enter key.

Suggested subject headings for this topic are:
Computer Science

Related headings include:

Computers
Programming Languages (Electronic Computers)
Software Engineering
Databases
Computer Graphics

Search also under names of languages (C++, JAVA, HTML)

To browse the book stacks, here are some Library of Congress call numbers on the 9th floor.

QA76 Computer Science
QA76.15 Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
QA76.73 Programming Languages
QA76.76.O63 Operating Systems
QA76.76.W56 Windows
QA76.9D3 Database management

(Networking and Internet related subjects are also found on the 10th floor.)

REFERENCE TOOLS

DICTIONARIES  AND ENCYCLOPEDIAS -- provide definitions for useful terms and a broad overview.
REF QA76.15.P395 1999 Webster's New World Dictionary of Computer Terms
REF QA76.15.F733 2001 The Computer Glossary: the Complete Illustrated Dictionary
REF QA76.15.F732 1999 The Computer Desktop Encyclopedia
REF QA76.15.E84 2000 Encyclopedia of Computer Science

HANDBOOKS AND MANUALS -- cover broad subjects in a brief, concise manner and may include odd bits of information about a variety of topics (They may also be referred to as a compendium).
REF QA76.7.H376x 1998 Handbook of Programming Languages

GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS -- are primarily annual reports, studies, and statistics from the various departments and agencies of the government. They are cataloged and shelved like other books and microforms. (There is no separate collection of government publications in this library).

JOURNALS

A few Journals which would report on this topic are:
Periodicals QA76.A772 Communications of the ACM
Periodicals QA76.C581x Computerworld
Periodicals QA76.I17 IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering

Also, scan for COMPUTER SCIENCE related periodicals in the current periodical section on the 9th floor and the 10th floor. Tips on finding research articles.

WORLD WIDE WEB SITES

INTERLIBRARY LOAN services are available to graduate students and faculty. Please ask a librarian about these services.

Subject(s):
Computer Science
Computers

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