Computer Science

Computer Science Research Guide

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures
Provides concise definitions of terms related to algorithms, data structures, archetypal problems, and techniques.
Encyclopedia of Computer Science.
(Ref. QA 76.15 .E48 2000)
Since 1976, this has been the definitive reference work on computer, computing, and computer science. The entries cover hardware, computer systems, information and data, software, the mathematics of computing, theory of computation, methodologies, applications, and computing milieu (from Library Journal).
Encyclopedia of Computers and Computer History.
(Ref. QA 76.15 .E513 2001)
This two-volume set broadly covers computers and their history: from personal computing to mainframes to robotics and artificial intelligence; from the theoretical underpinnings of computers to the people and organizations that translate theory into reality (from Library Journal).
Encyclopedia of Information Systems.
(Ref. QA 76.15 .E516 2003) – 4 volumes
Offering both general and technical information about major elements, issues, opinions, and key studies, as well as cross-references to related subjects, this encyclopedia captures the dynamic growth and complexity unique to our era (from Publisher’s Comments).
Free On-line Dictionary of Computing
A searchable dictionary of computing which provides definitions and detailed explanations of programming languages, tools, architectures, operating systems, networking, theory, mathematics, institutions, companies, projects, products, and history.
Linktionary
An online dictionary/encyclopedia of Internet technologies, networking hardware and protocols, and general Web terminology.
Milestones in Computer Science and Information Technology.
(Ref. AQ 76 .R434 2003)
More than 600 A-to-Z entries describing advances in computer science and information technology, covering hardware, software, theory, mathematics, programming, languages, memory, architecture, applications, and graphics (from Library Journal).
The Software Encyclopedia.
(Ref. QA 76.5 .S63 2004)
The Software Encyclopedia is a comprehensive, easy-to-navigate guide filled with detailed information on micro-computer software. Listings of over 40,100 software programs from 3,845 publishers and distributors are fully annotated (from Bowker).

Magazines, Journals & Newspapers (hardcopy)

Computer Aided Design. (Jan. 1999 – current)
(TTU Library Periodicals)
An international journal that provides engineers, designers and computer scientists with key papers on research and developments in the application of computers to the design process.

Online Research Databases

Disserations & Theses
Abstracts and some full text for published doctoral dissertations and master's theses from more than 1,000 universities.
FreeTechBooks
This site provides links to free online computer books and documentation.
NetLibrary
Database of 22,900 electronic books. NetLibrary eBooks are digital full-text versions of books such as reference works, scholarly monographs, literature and fiction, and 3,400 publicly-accessible titles. You can also search and browse reference resources including encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, handbooks, thesauri and more.
Safari
Safari Tech Books Online is a fully-searchable e-reference library that houses over 160 different technical books from industry-leading publishers.

Online Magazines, Journals & Newspapers

ABI/Inform Global
Primarily focuses on business. However, there are around 120 magazines and journals that are associated with computer science including ACM and IEEE journals/transactions.
ACM Digital Library
Computing literature, publications and conferences from ACM. Digitized and indexed resources including abstracts, reviews and full text.
Applied Science & Technology Full Text
Contains full text journals in applied science and technology— much of it from peer-reviewed journals.
Computer Database
Specializes on magazines & journals on the computer, telecommunications and electronics industries. Provides citations, abstracts and full text access.
Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ): Technology and Engineering: Computer Science
Compiled by Lund University Libraries, the DOAJ lists 127 free, full-text scholarly journals in Computer Science.
EBSCOhost EJS
Access electronic version of 566 full text journals including the subjects mathematics and computer science. Journals include Algorithmica, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Computer Journal, Computing, and more.
Energy Citations Database
Contains records for energy and energy-related scientific and technical information from the Department of Energy (DOE) and its predecessor agencies, the Energy Research & Development Administration (ERDA) and the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC). Includes citations to report literature, conference papers, journal articles, books, dissertations and patents.
Engineering Village Compendex
Provides access to the Ei Compendex®, which contains citations and abstracts to engineering research literature with references to more than 5,000 engineering and computer science journals and conferences.
Free Scholarly Electronic Journals: Computers/IT
Covers free scholarly computer science and IT journals.
IEEE Xplore ASPP Online
IEEE All Society Periodicals Package (ASPP) Online provides full text access (1998 to present) to 113 journals, transactions and magazines. Access to conference proceedings and standards is limited to citation and abstract only. Most journal titles for years prior to 1998 are available in the library in the bound periodicals collection.
Wiley InterScience
Wiley Interscience provides access to over 1,000 scientific, technical, and medical professional peer-reviewed journals. Click on “Information Science and Computing” under “Browse by Subject Area”.

Associations, Organizations & Societies

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
The ACM, founded in 1947, is the world’s first education and scientific computing society.
IEE Computer Society
Founded in 1947, the IEEE Computer Society is the world’s oldest and largest professional association of people in computer science.
USENIX, the Advanced Computing Systems Association
The mission of USENIX is to foster technical excellence, support and disseminate research, provide a forum for technical discussions, and encourage computing outreach.
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
Composed of about 350 organizations, the WWW Consortium was founded by Tim Berners-Lee in 1994 to lead in the development of the Web, promote its evolution, and ensure its interoperability.

General Sites

Acronym Server
A searchable database of acronyms, covering computing, computer science, and many other disciplines.
Babel: A Glossary of Computer Oriented Abbreviations and Acronyms
Covers computer-related abbreviations and acronyms. It is alphabetically arranged and includes three appendices; there is no built-in search capability.
The Ada project (TAP)
Named in honor of Ada Lovelace, TAP is a clearinghouse for information and resources related to women in computing.
AI Topics
A starting point for finding information on artificial intelligence.
Bot Research Resources and Sites
A portal to resources on robots, intelligent agents, and macros. A Subject Tracer Information Blog developed and maintained by Marcus Zillman.
Cetus Links
A portal to several thousand Internet sites about object orientation and component orientation.
Computer Science
This site provides and extensive listing and gateway to computer science resources.
Concurrent Systems
Contains pointers to information on concurrent (parallel) systems including electronic repositories, research groups and centers, research projects, tools, and journals.
Data Mining Resources
A Subject Tracer Inforamtion Blog developed by Marcus Zillman that provides a portal to data mining resources.
Ethics in Computing
A portal for resources on ethics in computing and provides access to resources on commerce, computer abuse, privacy, risks, social justice issues, and speech issues.
Object-Oriented (OO) Technologies
Compiled by the Data & Analysis Center for Software of the U.S. Department of Defense, this site serves as a gateway to Web sites containing information on object-oriented technologies.
Programming Language Research
This portal covers programming language theory, design, implementation, and related areas.
Catalog of Free Compilers and Interpreters
Lists links to freely available software for language tools, including compilers, compiler generators, interpreters, translators, important libraries, and assemblers.
Open Directory Project: Computers
A gateway to materials for computer related resources.
Programmers Heaven
Features links to programming-related Web sites as well as development tools, utilities, source code, and compilers and interpreters.
W3 Schools
A web developer’s website containing tutorials on HTML, XML, browser/server scripting, .NET, multimedia, and web building.
IEEE Computer Society Style Guide
Provides a style guide for styles and standards used in the IEEE Computer Society’s publications.
Submitting Articles to ACM Journals
Contains instructions for submitting articles to ACM journals in the preferred format of LaTeX and in MS Word format.

Videos

Cybercrime: the Invisible Threat. (VHS)
(TTU Media Center HV6773 .C93 2001)
Originally aired in 2000 on the television program: Today’s world. Examines the Internet’s exponential growth and evaluates risks posed by groups and individuals bent on crime or terrorism.
Fuzzy Logic and Neural Networks for Computer Vision. (VHS)
(TTU Media Center QA248 .F885 1992)
Produced by IEEE Educational Activities Board and presented by James Keller. Includes information on fuzzy sets, neural networks, and pattern recognition systems.
Birth of the Computer. (VHS)
(TTU Media Center QA76.17 B57 1990)
Covers the work of John von Neumann and the basic theory of computers; discusses the history of computer development in this century.
Object Orientation Series: Introduction to OO Analysis and Design. (VHS)
(TTU Media Center QA76.64 .O25 1996)
This series of three courses teaches the fundamental concepts and techniques of object-oriented analysis and design that forms the basis of a successful object-oriented development effort.
Networking Series. Program 1, Basic Elements. (VHS)
(TTU Media Center TK5105.5 .N48 1996)
This program provides a broad overview of the basic fundamentals of networking.