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ACM Digital Library This link opens in a new window
This source provides tables of contents, abstracts for selected articles, reviews, and over 31,000 full-text articles from ACM journals, magazines, and conference proceedings since 1985. While full-text is available for most articles, full-text is not yet available for every proceedings article published before 1991. The contents may be searched by keyword, author and limited by year of publication and publication title. Most articles are available in PDF -- some are also available in other formats including HTML, postscript, and LaTeX.
IEEE Xplore - IEEE/IET Electronic Library This link opens in a new window
IEEE Xplore is a digital library providing full text access to technical literature in electrical engineering, computer science, and electronics. IEEE Xplore contains full text documents from IEEE journals, transactions, magazines, letters, conference proceedings, standards, and IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) publications.

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These databases are the top sources for computer research:

ACM Digital Library This link opens in a new window
This source provides tables of contents, abstracts for selected articles, reviews, and over 31,000 full-text articles from ACM journals, magazines, and conference proceedings since 1985. While full-text is available for most articles, full-text is not yet available for every proceedings article published before 1991. The contents may be searched by keyword, author and limited by year of publication and publication title. Most articles are available in PDF -- some are also available in other formats including HTML, postscript, and LaTeX.
Faulkner Advisory for Information Technology Studies This link opens in a new window
Includes subscription and custom-developed reports, studies, and databases on technology information.
IEEE Xplore - IEEE/IET Electronic Library This link opens in a new window
IEEE Xplore is a digital library providing full text access to technical literature in electrical engineering, computer science, and electronics. IEEE Xplore contains full text documents from IEEE journals, transactions, magazines, letters, conference proceedings, standards, and IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) publications.
Inspec This link opens in a new window
Inspec Inspec includes bibliographic citations and indexed abstracts from publications in the fields of physics, electrical and electronic engineering, communications, computer science, control engineering, information technology, manufacturing and mechanical engineering, operations research, material science, oceanography, engineering mathematics, nuclear engineering, environmental science, geophysics, nanotechnology, biomedical technology and biophysics
ProQuest Computing Database This link opens in a new window
This database is a premium resource for those who need access to comprehensive coverage of computer topics. The database includes numerous titles, most of them in full text, allowing users to search records dating back to the early 1990's.
Synthesis Digital Library of Engineering and Computer Science This link opens in a new window
SYNTHESIS is an innovative information service for the research, development and educational communities in engineering and computer science. It combines authoritative content with advanced digital delivery to create a product that is substantially more useful than traditional print and digital publications. SYNTHESIS contains 50-100 page books called lectures that synthesize important research or development topics, authored by prominent contributors to the field.

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Encyclopedia of Computer Science

Encyclopedia of Computer Science
Call Number: ACM Digital Library
Need a quick fact, definition, or explanation on computers? Don't visit a wiki; use a scholarly, reputable encyclopedia instead!
Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology, Revised Edition by Harry Henderson
Call Number: EBSCO eBooks
ISBN: 9781438110035
Publication Date: 2009-01-01

Study Guides

CCNA Certification Practice Tests by Jon Buhagiar
ISBN: 9781119669913
Publication Date: 2020
The definitive study guide for the new CCNA and CCNP certifications CCNA Certification Practice Test: Exam 200-301 is the definitive practice guide for professionals preparing for the new CCNA or CCNP certifications, and for those looking to master the latest technologies in Cisco networking fundamentals. The practice exams, written by 17-year industry professional Jon Buhagiar, explore a broad range of exam objectives essential for passing the certification exam. The CCNA exam provides the certification needed to grow your IT career. Each practice exam in this book is designed to prepare you to pass the CCNA by imparting the skills, knowledge, and practical coursework needed to master all exam topics. This book includes access to six practice tests featuring 1,200 exam questions, as well as two full practice exams. Most importantly, the six practice tests featured in Certification Practice Tests Exam 200-301 cover a variety of topics, including: ● Security fundamentals ● Automation and programmability ● IP services ● IP connectivity ● Network success ● Network fundamentals In addition to a plethora of exam topics and plenty of sample questions to prepare you for the CCNA exam, readers will also have access to online test tools featuring additional practice questions and study tools to assist in reinforcing the knowledge you've gained with the book. Learn the foundational knowledge you need to pass the CCNA or CCNP and take your career to the next level by preparing with CCNA Certification Practice Tests.
CompTIA security+ all-in-one exam guide, (Exam SY0-501) by Dr. Wm. Arthur Conklin, Dr. Gregory White, Chuck Cothren, Roger L. Davis, Dwayne Williams.
ISBN: 9781260019292
Publication Date: 2018
Fifth edition.
SCJA Sun Certified Java Associate: Study Guide
CWTS Certified Wireless Technology Specialist Study Guide
OCA Oracle Database: SQL Certified Expert Exam Guide
The CSSLP Prep Guide by Ronald L. Krutz; Alexander J. Fry
ISBN: 9780470461907
Publication Date: 2009
The first test prep guide for the new ISC2 Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional exam The CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional) is a new certification that incorporates government standards and best practices for secure software development. It emphasizes the application of secure software methodologies during the software development cycle. If you're an IT professional, security professional, software developer, project manager, software assurance tester, executive manager or employee of a government agency in a related field, your career may benefit from this certification. Written by experts in computer systems and security, The CSSLP Prep Guide thoroughly covers all aspects of the CSSLP certification exam, with hundreds of sample test questions and answers available on the accompanying CD. The Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) is an international certification incorporating new government, commercial, and university derived secure software development methods; it is a natural complement to the CISSP credential The study guide covers the seven domains of the CSSLP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), namely Secure Software Concepts, Secure Software Requirements, Secure Software Design, and Secure Software Implementation/Coding and Testing,Secure Software Testing, Software Acceptance, and Software Deployment, Operations, Maintenance and Disposal Provides in-depth exploration and explanation of the seven CSSLP domains Includes a CD with hundreds of practice exam questions and answers The CSSLP Prep Guide prepares you for the certification exam and career advancement.

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