Guides: Computer Science: Key resources

Computer Science Librarian

Laura Corn

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Key resources

O'Reilly Online Learning This link opens in a new window
Lots of ways to learn with ebooks, streaming video, and interactive tutorials covering computer science, information technology, business administration, and project management.
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Compendex and Inspec (Engineering Village) This link opens in a new window
Quick search the largest set of engineering publications for students, academics, and professionals. Includes full-text access to IEEE publications, and the Lecture Notes in Computer Science series.
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ACM Digital Library This link opens in a new window
Search all publications from the Association for Computing Machinery, plus other scholarly and professional publications selected by experts in computer science and information technology.
Applied Science & Technology Source This link opens in a new window
Find the latest industry research and development. Search through trade magazines, professional society publications, and conference proceedings.
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IET Digital Library eBook Collection This link opens in a new window
Books for students, academics and professionals from The Institution of Engineering and Technology. Download chapters, or entire books, as PDF files directly from IET.
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