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Computers
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46 open access computers on three floors (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
Software & Hardware
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Suite of software managed by BSU IT
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2 external DVD drives available at Circulation Desk
Study Rooms
Partial sketch of Charles Babbage's Difference Engine from Harper's new monthly magazine. / Volume 30, Issue 175, p.34. Source.
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Research
Selected Databases
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ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) Digital LibraryA research, discovery and networking platform containing the full-text collection of all ACM publications, including journals, conference proceedings, technical magazines, newsletters and books, and a collection of curated and hosted full-text publications from select publishers.
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MathSciNet Mathematical ReviewsMore than 3.4 million reviews, abstracts, and bibliographic information for mathematical sciences literature and over 1 million direct links to original articles. Bibliographic data dates back to the early 1800s.
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ScienceDirect College EditionProvides access to thousands of journals relating to research and advances in science happening around the globe. Maxwell Library has access to the following collection: Health & Life Sciences Journals.
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arXivarXiv is an e-print service in the fields of physics, mathematics, computer science, quantitative biology, quantitative finance and statistics.
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Academic Search PremierFull text for more than 8,500 journals, including full text for more than 4,600 peer-reviewed titles. PDF backfiles to 1975 or further are available for well over one hundred journals, and searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,000 titles.
Selected E-Reference Titles
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BCS Glossary of Computing and ICTAvailable through Credo Reference
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Computer Graphics CompanionAvailable through Credo Reference
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Encyclopedia of Computer ScienceAvailable through Credo Reference
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Dictionary of ComputingAvailable through Credo Reference
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Dictionary of Multimedia and Internet Applications: A Guide for Developers and UsersAvailable through Credo Reference
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Webster's New World Computer DictionaryAvailable through Credo Reference
Selected Journals
Selected Print Reference Titles
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Computing Terms and Acronyms: A Dictionary byCall Number: Ref QA76.5 .H56
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The Dictionary of Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality byCall Number: Ref T385 .L38
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Encyclopedia of Computer Science byCall Number: Ref QA76.15 .E48 2000
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Milestones in Computer Science and Information Technology byCall Number: Ref QA76 .R434 2003
Find Books
To find print books on computer science, you may search the Library's online catalog, browse the computer science collection shelves, or look at the library's New Titles List.
Computer science books are shelved on the the Third Floor. Their shelf numbers (or call numbers) start from QA71 to QA76.95 while others start with T or TK. You can also do a virtual bookshelf browsing using a call number search in the online catalog by enter a QA or a TK shelf number.
If you do not know what to look for, start a subject search with one of the following headings:
- Algorithms (QA76.9 .A43)
- Artificial Intelligence (Q334 - 336)
- Computer Architecture (QA76.9 .A73)
- Computer Graphics (T385)
- Computer Networks (TK5105)
- Computer Science as a Profession (QA76.25)
- Computers Robotics (AI) (TJ210.2 - 211.47)
- Computer Security (QA76.9 .A25)
- Data Structures (QA76.9 .D35)
- Database Management (QA76.9 .D3)
- Human Computer Interaction (QA76.9 .H85)
- Hypertext Systems (QA76.76 .H94)
- Internet (TK5105.882 - 5105.888)
- Operating Systems (QA76.76 .O63)
- Programming Language (QA76.73)
- Software Engineering (QA76.758)
- Social, Ethical, and Professional Issues (QA76.9 .C66)
- Virtual Computer Systems (QA76.9 .V5)
- World Wide Web (TK5105.888)
Research & Career News
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Web Resources
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The Ada Project (TAP)Named after Ada Lovelace, The Ada Project (TAP) is a clearinghouse for information and resources related to women in computing. TAP serves primarily as a collection of links to other online resources, rather than as an archive. TAP includes information on conferences, projects, discussion groups and organizations, fellowships and grants, notable women in Computer Science, and other electronically accessible sites. The goal of TAP is to provide a central location through which these resources can be "tapped".
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CiteSeerXCiteSeerX is an evolving scientific literature digital library and search engine that has focused primarily on the literature in computer and information science. CiteSeerX aims to improve the dissemination of scientific literature and to provide improvements in functionality, usability, availability, cost, comprehensiveness, efficiency, and timeliness in the access of scientific and scholarly knowledge. CiteSeerX attempts to provide resources such as algorithms, data, metadata, services, techniques, and software that can be used to promote other digital libraries. CiteSeerX has developed new methods and algorithms to index PostScript and PDF research articles on the Web.
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Collected Algorithms of the ACM (CALGO)Software associated with papers published in the Transactions on Mathematical Software, as well as other ACM journals are incorporated in CALGO. This software is refereed for originality, accuracy, robustness, completeness, portability, and lasting value.
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The Collection of Computer Science BibliographiesThis is a collection of bibliographies of scientific literature in computer science from various sources, covering most aspects of computer science. The bibliographies are updated weekly from their original locations such that you'll always find the most recent versions here. The collection currently contains more than 3 million references (mostly to journal articles, conference papers and technical reports), clustered in about 1,500 bibliographies, and consists of more than 2.3 GBytes of BibTeX entries. More than 600,000 references contain cross references to citing or cited publications. More than 1 million references contain URLs to an online version of the paper.
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Computing Research Repository (CoRR)CoRR allows researchers to search, browse and download papers through its online repository. CoRR is available to all members of the community at no charge.
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DBLP Computer Science BibliographyOpen bibliographic information on major computer science journals and proceedings. dblp is a joint service of the University of Trier and Schloss Dagstuhl.
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gamedev.netGameDev.net has emerged as a leading online community for game developers of all levels, from the green beginner to the seasoned industry veteran. Over 850,000 developers from around the world return to the site regularly to take advantage of the frequently updated developer news, thousands of articles and other resources, amazingly active forums, and most importantly to be a part of the growing international community of game developers.
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National Science Foundation Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE)CISE supports investigator initiated research in all areas of computer and information science and engineering, fosters broad interdisciplinary collaboration, helps develop and maintain cutting-edge national computing and information infrastructure for research and education, and contributes to the development of a computer and information technology workforce with skills essential for success in the increasingly competitive global market.
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Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI)Founded in 1979, the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) (formerly the American Association for Artificial Intelligence) is a nonprofit scientific society devoted to advancing the scientific understanding of the mechanisms underlying thought and intelligent behavior and their embodiment in machines. AAAI aims to promote research in, and responsible use of, artificial intelligence. AAAI also aims to increase public understanding of artificial intelligence, improve the teaching and training of AI practitioners, and provide guidance for research planners and funders concerning the importance and potential of current AI developments and future directions.
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Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)ACM, the world’s largest educational and scientific computing society, delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession. ACM provides the computing field's premier Digital Library and serves its members and the computing profession with leading-edge publications, conferences, and career resources.
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Association for Women in ComputingThe Association for Women in Computing (AWC) was founded in Washington, D.C. in 1978 and is one of the first professional organizations for women in computing. AWC is dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in the computing professions.
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Computer Professionals for Social ResponsibilityCPSR is a global organization promoting the responsible use of computer technology. Founded in 1981, CPSR educates policymakers and the public on a wide range of issues. CPSR has incubated numerous projects such as Privaterra, the Public Sphere Project, EPIC (the Electronic Privacy Information Center), the 21st Century Project, the Civil Society Project, and the CFP (Computers, Freedom & Privacy) Conference.
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Computer Science Teachers AssociationThe Computer Science Teachers Association is a membership organization that supports and promotes the teaching of computer science and other computing disciplines. CSTA provides opportunities for K-12 teachers and students to better understand the computing disciplines and to more successfully prepare themselves to teach and learn.
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Computing Research AssociationCRA’s membership includes more than 200 North American organizations active in computing research: academic departments of computer science and computer engineering, laboratories and centers (industry, government, and academia), and affiliated professional societies (AAAI, ACM, CACS/AIC, IEEE Computer Society, SIAM, USENIX). CRA’s mission is to enhance innovation by joining with industry, government and academia to strengthen research and advanced education in computing. CRA executes this mission by leading the computing research community, informing policymakers and the public, and facilitating the development of strong, diverse talent in the field.
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IEEE Computer SocietyThe IEEE Computer Society is the world's leading membership organization dedicated to computer science and technology. Serving more than 60,000 members, the IEEE Computer Society is the trusted information, networking, and career-development source for a global community of technology leaders that includes researchers, educators, software engineers, IT professionals, employers, and students.
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Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA)The Software & Information Industry Association is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to the leading companies that are setting the pace for the digital age.
New Books & DVDs
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Cultures of computer game concerns : the child across families, law, science and industry by
Call Number: GV1469.17.S63 C85 2018 -
Understanding cybersecurity : emerging governance and strategy by
Call Number: TK5105.8854 .U53 2018 -
Assistive technology for people with disabilities by
Call Number: HV1569.5 .A56 2018 -
The one device : the secret history of the iPhone by
Call Number: QA76.8.I64 M47 2017 -
You'll see this message when it is too late : the legal and economic aftermath of cybersecurity breaches by
Call Number: HV6773 .W655 2018 -
Reinforcement learning : an introduction by
Call Number: Q325.6 .R45 2018 -
Introduction to deep learning by
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Essential logic for computer science by
Call Number: QA76.9.L63 P34 2018 -
The book of why : the new science of cause and effect by
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World of computing : a primer companion for the digital age by
Call Number: QA76 .O2 2018 -
Artificial unintelligence : how computers misunderstand the world by
Call Number: QA76.9.C66 B787 2019 -
Linux administration : a beginner's guide by
Call Number: QA76.774.L46 S69 2016 -
The problem with software : why smart engineers write bad code by
Call Number: QA76.76.D47 B373 2018 -
A people's history of computing in the United States by
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The fourth age : smart robots, conscious computers, and the future of humanity by
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Ada Lovelace : the making of a computer scientist by
Call Number: QA29.L72 H65 2018Publication Date: 2018-07-15 -
Big data : how the information revolution is transforming our lives by
Call Number: QA76.9 .B45 C54 2017 -
AIQ : how people and machines are smarter together by
Call Number: TA167 .P65 2018 -
Blockchain and the law : the rule of code by
Call Number: QA76.9.D32 D44 2018 -
Bits to bitcoins : how our digital stuff works by
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Cybersecurity and cyberwar : what everyone needs to know by
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Algorithms to live by : the computer science of human decisions by
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Python programming : an introduction to computer science by
Call Number: QA76.73.P98 Z98 2017 -
Making IT work : a history of the computer services industry by
Call Number: HD9696.2.A2 Y67 2017 -
Expanding your Raspberry Pi : storage, printing, peripherals, and network connections for your Raspberry Pi by
Call Number: QA76.73.P98 S67 2017 -
The friendly orange glow : the untold story of the PLATO system and the dawn of cyberculture by
Call Number: QA76.8.P53 D43 2017 -
Surveillance valley : the secret military history of the Internet by
Call Number: TK7882.E2 L48 2018 -
Big mind : how collective intelligence can change our world by
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Listening in : cybersecurity in an insecure age by
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Living with robots by
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Broad band : the untold story of the women who made the Internet by
Call Number: QA76.2.A2 E93 2018 -
The inevitable : understanding the 12 technological forces that will shape our future by
Call Number: T173.8 .K45 2017 -
Robot ethics 2.0 : from autonomous cars to artificial intelligence by
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Cybercognition by
Call Number: BF201 .H34 2017 -
Beginning Artificial Intelligence with the Raspberry Pi by
Call Number: Q335 .N67 2017 -
Computer programming with C++ by
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Reckoning with matter : calculating machines, innovation, and thinking about thinking from Pascal to Babbage by
Call Number: QA75 .J66 2016 -
Women in game development : breaking the glass level-cap by
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Dawn of the new everything : encounters with reality and virtual reality by
Call Number: QA76.2.L36 A3 2017 -
Adobe Premiere Pro CC Classroom in a Book (2018 Release) by
Call Number: TR899 .J343 2018 -
Stuck in the shallow end : education, race, and computing by
Call Number: QA76.27 .M347 2017 -
Zer0 days by
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The digital mind : how science is redefining humanity by
Call Number: Q335 .O45 2017