This guide gives a basic introduction to Computer Science resources available at Perdana Library.

Computer Science Books: DCC Classification

The following DCC classification numbers are of particular interest to students of the Computer Science, Mobile Computing, or Networking programs:

• Algebra 512
• Artificial Intelligence006.3
• Calculus 515
• Computer Architecture 004.22
• Computer Ethics 174.9
• Computer Graphics 006.6
• Computer Networks 004.6, 384, 621.382
• Computer Programming Languages 005.133
• Database Systems 005.7
• Data Structures 005.73
• Digital Electronics 621.3815
• Discrete Mathematics 510.24
• Electric Circuits 621.3815
• Expert Systems 006.3
• Formal Methods 005.12
• HTML, XML, Web Design 005.125, 005.72
• Human Computer Interaction, User Interface Design 004.019, 004.2
• Information Systems 003
• Linear Algebra 512.5
• Medical Informatics 610.285
• Mobile Communication 621.382
• Mobile Computing 005.268
• Multimedia 006.51
• Numerical Methods 519.4
• Operating Systems; Systems Programming 005.43
• Probability & Statistics 519.5
• Research Methodologies 001.4, 808.06
• Software Engineering 005.1
• Systems Analysis & Design 004.21
• Technical Communication 808.066
• Telecommunication 004.6
• The Information Society 302.35
• User Interface Design & HCI 004.019, 004.2

Journals, Magazines & Reference Materials

Printed journals are available in R3-3. You can browse through at ease.

Some journals are available in CD-ROMs. The CD-ROM discs are available from the Librarian. You will need to ask the librarian for the CDs and leave your Student ID behind. Results and articles from a standalone CD-ROM search can be printed out onto online printer or saved to a pen drive.

Sample journals: Internet Computing, IEEE Computer, IEEE Software, Intelligent Computing, IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics, IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications.

The Reference collection consisting of dictionaries, yearbooks, conference proceedings, and other key general reference resources, are kept on a separate section in R3-3 and R3-4A.

Useful dictionaries are:
• Dictionary of Computing
• Dictionary of Science & Technology

Internet Resources

Listed below is a brief selection of Internet resources. You may use the Library’s Webpages to visit a catalogue of useful Internet Resources, for a variety of subject areas.

• IEEE Computer Society -- The world's oldest and largest professional association of people in computing. If you wish to become a student member, contact Dr. Wong.
• Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) -- Founded in 1947, ACM is a major force in advancing the skills of information technology professionals and students worldwide.
• WWW Virtual Library -- is a gateway providing links to useful computing web sites.
• The Source for Java Technology -- is an extensive site covering all aspects of Java.
• Programming in C/C++ -- is an extensive site with links to tutorials, books, online publications and a comprehensive listing of other sites on C/C++.
• World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) -- was created in October 1994 to lead the World Wide Web to its full potential by developing common protocols that promote its evolution and interoperability. W3C has more than 500 member organizations from around the world, and has earned international recognition for its contributions to the growth of the Web.
• Internet Resources -- is an excellent site which provides comprehensive resources on web development, HTML online books and references, HTML tutorials, Dynamic HTML, FrontPage, design guides, Java, JavaScript, SQL, Perl, ASP, e-commerce, web management and promotion, web hosting, and ColdFusion.
• useit.com: Jakob Nielsen's Website -- on interface design and usability.
• SQL Resources -- from the BUBL Link catalogue of Internet resources.
• Visual Basic Resources -- from the BUBL Link catalogue of Internet resources.
• IT Networking Links -- The sites covers all aspects of networking including numerous Microsoft, ATM and Novell links, network management, performance evaluation, frame relay, FDDI and ISDN, links to company web sites, user groups, magazines, publications and many more related useful links.
• UNIX Operating System -- from the BUBL Link catalogue of Internet resources.
• Beginners.co.uk Tutorials -- Provides hundreds of free online IT tutorials. Tutorials range from entry level texts on using word processors through to advanced techniques in web development/database design and network routing.
• FOLDOC – Computing Dictionary -- A free, searchable dictionary of acronyms, jargon, programming languages, tools, architecture, operating systems, networking, theory, conventions, standards, mathematics, telecommunications, electronics, institutions, companies, projects, products, history, in fact anything to do with computing.
• IT Specific Encyclopedia -- provides definitions for thousands of the most current IT-related words.
• Infomine -- Contains rich resources such as databases, electronic journals, e-books, e-library, etc.
• ComputerWorld Knowledge Center -- home site of the ComputerWorld magazine; contains rich resources on the trends and development of IT topics.